Fire in Babylon
Metascore
61 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jul 22, 2011
    70
    It all adds up to an entertaining 88 minutes, despite the film's ramshackle construction and its once-over-lightly approach to political, cultural and athletic history.
  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Jul 19, 2011
    70
    Riley shrewdly maintains focus on how the players co-opted the merciless tactics of their invective-hurling adversaries for their own, and the region's, self-actualization.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Phil de Semlyen
    Jul 19, 2011
    60
    A treat for cricket fans who'll thrill to this nostalgic look back at one of sport's greatest teams.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Charles Gant
    Jul 19, 2011
    60
    This triumph-of-the-underdogs tale is enjoyable in the retelling, despite its repetitious hammering of the message.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Jul 19, 2011
    38
    Perhaps because the Caribbean serves as its main setting, Fire in Babylon simply can't help but take it easy.

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