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6.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 7 out of 21

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  1. E-man
    Feb 22, 2002
    0
    This movie sucks! The dialogue is very bad; laugh out loud bad. The pace is slow. The director tries to manipulate your emotions with music but it's too obvious. There are no thrills in this supposed thriller. And the conclusion will leave you empty. Joe Morton and Kathy Bates also star in this film but are wasted. Tom Shadyac ("Liar, Liar") the director, should have watched "The Sixth Sense," "Ghost," or "The Others" to see what a ghostly thriller is supposed to be. Wait for this one to hit network television. And you thought "Waterworld" was bad. … Expand
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  2. MaritaF.
    Mar 7, 2004
    8
    I thought it was a very good movie. The end surprised me, but made everything come together. I rarely ever watch a movie twice, but I have this one. It's not a run-of-the-mill, fogettable movie like many others.
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  3. RodR.
    Nov 21, 2003
    8
    A good story line, with a surprise ending, mixed with suspense and thrills in between.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. Werner
    Oct 20, 2002
    10
    SUPER FILM!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. Ana
    Mar 1, 2002
    9
    I thought it was a GOOD movie ... it was sad, and some parts were scary.
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  6. EricS.
    Aug 10, 2002
    8
    "Dragonfly" is no "Exorcist" or "Ghost," but it's very good. Tom Shadyc's films are always panned ("Patch Adams," for one) but that's because reviewers are missing the point. His films are not about getting petty details right, utilizing good actors (although they certainly do) but are made to provide gleams of optimistic hope for the world. It was refreshing to see a movie like this. Puke all you want, Rolling Stone, was this was a good one. Hopefully more people will see it when it comes to video.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. RenéH.
    Aug 10, 2002
    9
    Kevin Costner was great!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. Kcp
    Aug 11, 2003
    0
    By the time they arrived in guatemala i realized this is the worst movie i have ever seen, even worse tham mrs. doubtfire, damn that movie was horrible.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. ColleenL.
    Oct 24, 2004
    10
    Definately an orginal plot. Couldn't then and still can't get enough of it. I have recommended the film to many family and friends and they all agree and have also purchased the movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. DebbieJ.
    Jul 16, 2005
    10
    I love this movie and how he never gave up looking for what his wife was trying to tell him with her signs. "Trust and Have Faith And It's The Belief That Gets Us There." That's the best morale of a movie. Thanks.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. SomeEnchantedMulroneycakes
    Nov 27, 2002
    2
    He'd just got out of his downward slide, as well. Waterworld was a pretty good movie, but a good movie almost DESPITE Our Kev's presence. The Postman was a good idea for a 90-minute Boy-And-His-Dogesque black comedy. Shame it was a three hour I'm-Kevin-Costnerfest. Then there was Thirteen Days, and suddenly it seemed Kev had remembered what a Good Script looks like. Then Dragonfly came along. Oops. Good title. That's about all, though.… Expand
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  12. IsilC.
    Aug 15, 2002
    10
    It was the best movie i've ever watched in my life and i can't understand why people give 0 points to this film while they're giving high points to other meaningless movies.
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  13. JustinP.
    Aug 27, 2002
    8
    An entertaining suspense film that effectively explores the issue of near death experiences and how people dedicated to rational thought grapple with them. A refreshingly strong performance by Costner in a supernatural mystery obviusly owing much to the Sixth Sense. The films rabid reviews are extremely unfair. A strong mystery film with good star and supporting performances. Too feel-good and conventional for critics who tend to admire the dour and avant garde.… Expand
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  14. KatieP.
    Dec 22, 2003
    6
    Not that bad, but definitely not great either.
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Metascore
25 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 33
  3. Negative: 22 out of 33
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    38
    Painstakingly painful.
  2. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    38
    Dragonfly has more plot than a figure-skating competition, and just about as much credibility.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Scott Tobias
    20
    Awash in cheap shocks and corny sentiment, Dragonfly aspires to be an inspirational thriller about one man's spiritual journey, but it takes little time for him to reach his destination. All that's left for him and the audience to do is solve a riddle unfit for the back of a cereal box.
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