Dylan Dog: Dead of Night
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31 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    Apr 29, 2011
    33
    Peter Stormare has fun engaging in some Walken-level scenery-chewing-almost literally-as the patriarch of a werewolf clan. Good for him. That means at least one person has found something to like about this tedious collection of wisecracks and hand-me-down monsters.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    May 5, 2011
    30
    Director Munroe (TMNT) is clearly a fan and attempted his best on an admittedly limited budget, but some things just don't translate that well. Throw this dog a bone? No need, he's already got a closetful.
  3. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Todd Gilchrist
    Apr 30, 2011
    30
    Dylan Dog feels like its ideas were stolen from western entertainment-a mash-up of sexy vampires, burly werewolves, and comical-gross zombies-which Hollywood then stole back from the Europeans, forgetting that other movies have explored that evil terrain thoroughly, exhaustively and better.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    Apr 30, 2011
    30
    Brings vampires, werewolves, zombies, detective noir and spoofy comedy together for a murky genre gumbo with barely any flavor.
  5. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Roger Moore
    Apr 29, 2011
    25
    Its star, Brandon Routh, is just as miscast as a droll, world-weary "investigator of the undead" as he was as a boy-Man of Steel back in 2006.
  6. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    Apr 29, 2011
    20
    Film noir is combined with horror to zero effect in Dylan Dog: Dead of Night.

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User Score
5.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. imthenoob
    0
    Decided to watch it for the heck of it, Had nothing to do, and I disliked it quite a bit. The acting isn't that good, The plot is incredibly generic, and the special effects (make up and all that) looks god awful. Don't even bother with this one.… Full Review »
  2. Skumbino
    1
    This movie is loosely based on the italian comic book, Dylan Dog is much more than a Buffy-like monster slayer.
    This is the worst insult that     the director Munroe could do to fans of the italian comic book.
    Please read the american pubblication "Dylan Dog #2" from Dark Horse, that comic book depicts what really is Dylan Dog.    … Full Review »
  3. ILHM
    7
    A lone hero stands between the forces of evil and the rest of mankind. His name is Dylan Dog, the world's finest paranormal investigator! When a wealthy collector is slain by a mysterious creature of the night, Dylan is hired to track down his killer and locate a stolen artifact with the power to bring about the end of the world! Kevin Munroe makes an ambitious attempt to bring the classic comic character to life in the self-titled film, and while the film falls short on many levels, Munroe does manage to deliver a fun, action-packed hour-and-a-half that remains true to the spirit of the character. The script retains much of the same great humor from the comics, with plenty of quick quips and wicked puns to entertain the masses. The body shop--where zombies go to buy replacement parts--is one of many hilarious additions. Dylan is played by SUPERMAN RETURNS star Brandon Routh, who feels slightly displaced in the role. He misses out on many great opportunities because of his dry, listless performance, but there are several moments where he finally clicks with the character. Routh is joined by DETROIT ROCK CITY's Sam Huntington as Dylan's silly sidekick Marcus, who is just learning to live with his deathly disposition. Unlike Routh, Huntington takes the role way too far over the top. The creatures and costumes are all very good, with everything from vampires, to werewolves, to mounds of the undead that are all waiting to keep Dylan occupied. Dylan also appears in his trademark red shirt and black jacket to battle evil the old-fashioned way. DYLAN DOG: DEAD OF NIGHT is an inspired blend of film noir, action, comedy, and horror that Buffy fans are sure to enjoy!

    -Carl Manes
    I Like Horror Movies    … Full Review »
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