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58 out of 100

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5.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 119 Ratings

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  • Starring: Daniel Craig, Jamie Bell, Liev Schreiber
  • Summary: Based on an extraordinary true story, Defiance is an epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. (Paramount Vantage)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    91
    It's an exciting action spectacle and a thoughtful, cumulatively moving family drama.
  2. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Gene Newman
    88
    The perfect antidote to the post-holiday blues. It's exciting, well-acted, touching, and genuine.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    60
    That butting of heads, as performed by actors as strong and soulful as Craig and Schreiber, lends Defiance an emotional charge, even as the film itself struggles dramatically to find its way out of those woods.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 38
  3. Negative: 7 out of 38
  1. grandpajoe6191
    7
    I don't understand the decent reviews. Daniel Craig gives his best in "Defiance", as well as Edward Zwick. He realistically potrays the horror and advesities the jews had to suffer. Despite the tedious pace, "Defiance" is still a great movie you will want to watch.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. J-Shap
    5
    A remarkable true story is left as a rather pedestrian and uninspired action flick in the hands of director Edward Zwick. We are left with routine drama and routine action, with self-important imagery and dialogue to lift itself above that.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. asylumspadez
    3
    Far too long and would have been a bit better if it wasnt. Solid acting by the main cast as well. The film overall though wasnt that interesting and often was rather dull through most parts of the film.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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