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64 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Starring: Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone
  • Summary: Sylvester Stallone stars as Freddy Heflin, the sheriff of a place everyone calls "Cop Land" -- a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he's long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town's peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action -- and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law. (Buena Vista Entertainment)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    90
    Everywhere the camera turns in this tense and volatile drama, it finds enough interest for a truckload of conventional Hollywood fare. Whatever its limitations, Cop Land has talent to burn.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Sandra Contreras
    60
    Writer-director James Mangold has surrounded Stallone with an exceptional ensemble cast, and Sly is smart enough to let the actors do the acting.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    30
    It's a shame when an actor like Sylvester Stallone, who's always at his most appealing when he just hunkers down and lets himself be a big galoot, feels he has to make a bid for respectability.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. DianeS.
    10
    I just discovered this amazing film. What a gathering of eagles. I think this is a masterpiece, and an accomplishment that all the artists in it can be proud of. It is a landmark in American film making, deepening our integrity and awakening our responsibility.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. MichaelK.
    9
    The movie introduced cop and crook life in a conservative style and flaw´d only very little on the way. A decent 9/10.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. HusamB.
    9
    this had to be one of Stallon'e finest movies, the story is great, his performance even greater, you really feel sorry for the character, sly's portrayal was truly magnificent, all the ensambled cast made the movie a true masterpiece.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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