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  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 13 out of 48

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  1. KatieP.
    Jan 30, 2005
    7
    It was VERY scary at first. The ending, and what "Charlie" turned out to be was just plain stupid. Dakota Fanning was great in it.
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  2. jeffc.
    Jul 12, 2005
    5
    Good acting, bad storyline. I think they should have waited until later in the movie to reveal who charlie was.
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  3. DamianK.
    Jan 28, 2005
    7
    Terrifying and refreshing. Good horror movie, a little less than I expected.
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  4. IanK.
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    Hide and Seek was spectacular, condsidering it's month of release. Two thumbs WAY UP!
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  5. MD
    Jan 30, 2005
    5
    Creepy, but not as good as I expected.
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  6. AndreaG.
    Jan 30, 2005
    8
    Interesting story/plot, and well-acted. I enjoyed it.
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  7. SusanM.
    Feb 7, 2005
    7
    This movie turned out to be a lot better than I expected, it was creepy, scary and the ending really surprised me. Trust me, you won't see me coming!!
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  8. MarkB.
    Sep 7, 2005
    3
    Little Dakota Fanning has got to be not only the most well-adjusted child actress in Hollywood history, but the most emotionally healthy and stable youngster in America PERIOD. Not only did she spend 90% of her screen time in War of the Worlds screaming at and running from Martians, but earlier this year was dealing with parental death, psychotic imaginary playmates and 87 other varieties of childhood trauma (to say nothing of having to look and dress like The Addams Family's Wednesday, only with brown sweaters instead of black dresses) in this derivative, mean-spirited horror movie frrom the director of Swimfan. (I'm sure Orson Welles never had a #1 box office weekend as a director, but this hack gets two different ones. Is there no justice in this world or what?) The usual array of pseudo-ominous tracking shots and cheeseball false alarms is made even more predictable by the fact that two of Robert DeNiro's lovely, talented costars, Elisabeth Shue and Amy Irving, are former Oscar nominees who've clearly seen better days, which gives you an idea of the thanklessness of their roles AND the relative length of their screen time. (Melissa Leo, of TV's acclaimed Homicide: Life on the Streets, also turns up, giving a performance that's both creepy and touching...and way too good for this.) Chances are you'll alternate yor viewing time between exclamations of "Man, those filmmakers are sick puppies!" and "Just how stupid do they think we are?" A couple of rather original jolts (such as Dakota's flip-movie book) make this vaguely better than DeNiro's last horror outing, the rock-bottom Godsend...but that's like saying that sawing your thumb and forefinger off in a workshop accident is preferable to losing your whole hand. And by the way, remember when DeNiro's appearance in a non-Scorsese film was a virtual guarantee that you were STILL going to see something terrific--be it an ambitious epic like The Mission, a guest turn in The Untouchables or even a purely commercial action-comedy like Midnight Run? The (hopefully not) late, lamented IFC game show Ultimate Film fanatic had a trivia category last year entitled "DeNiro: The Sellout Years"; if the writers of that category had known at the time of this and Godsend, they might well have altered the title to "DeNiro: The Whorehouse Years"!… Expand
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  9. JessP.
    Aug 7, 2006
    9
    I thought it was really good and it was jumpy and very twisted!!
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  10. Amalia
    Sep 22, 2007
    8
    A new way to scare people, is not just a stupid monster film, is psychologica fear, good acted and creepy.
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  11. Alex
    Mar 29, 2010
    10
    I thought the movie was well done I don't know what the critics are saying very good twist and it made me jump go watch it if you love thrillers.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. Ryencoke
    Jan 28, 2005
    3
    This movie was horrible. A complete rip-off of Secret Window. Don't waste your money.
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  13. RobertW.
    Jan 28, 2005
    2
    With the exception of the cinematography, this is simply awful. And a cheat. You can't hold the child, Dakota Fanning responsible, although her parents, along with the rest of the cast, deserve to be spanked and sent to their rooms. For at least a month.
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  14. Amber
    Jan 29, 2005
    9
    I believe that the movie was great! I did not expect it to be good because of the reviews but I was pleasantly surprised. I would see it again. Dakota is great in this movie. The movie starts to unfold at the end.
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  15. NickK.
    Jan 30, 2005
    10
    An exciting thriller with twists and turns that are guaranteed to trick even the most cunning and seasoned moviegoer. fun for everyone.
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  16. Kristy
    Feb 15, 2005
    2
    From what i watched it was so long to get tothe point, i feel alseep. i owke up the last 30 mins of it, and thats when all the action happened.
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  17. JamesW.
    Feb 19, 2005
    2
    Not at all suspenseful or scary, very predictable. Really awful. I went with 4 people and all agreed that it was a warmed-over mix of The Shining and Rear Window. Don't waste your time.
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  18. KevinY.
    Feb 7, 2005
    5
    Very similar to SECRET WINDOW but without as good of twist. The ending of the movie carries on 15 minutes too long after the cat is out of the bag. Save the money and rent the above movie which is much better.
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  19. ChadS.
    Feb 8, 2005
    5
    The filmmakers should've either gone "The Bad Seed" or the "Drop Dead Fred" route. Keep the M. Night Shyamalan-like tension, but lose his penchance for twist endings.
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  20. peterf.
    Apr 22, 2005
    2
    I dont understand wat a top Actor like Robert the Niro is doing in films like this. First couple of minutes the film looked promising, but the midle and the end is truly uninspiring.
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  21. Sam
    Jul 17, 2005
    8
    Matt E, if you can't spell suspense, don't use in a sentence. Sorry, just had to say that though. Ethan N, you should write a review, not a letter to someone you have no chance with because of her age (she's younger) and fame. Just had to say that to, sorry. This is a great film in my opinion, I wasn't dissapointed at all, except for the surprise. It's a good idea, I just predicted it. I swear I did. It's a good film, not terrifying, but eerie.… Expand
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  22. ryanm
    Jul 29, 2005
    2
    De Niro's performance is adequate, and the first half of the film builds some suspense. But the film eventually falls apart and becomes cliche and predictable, to the point of uneven silliness. Too many movies these days are looking for that "surprise" ending without effectively building the plot or characters. What usually turns out is an uneven movie with few truly suspensful moments and predictable outcomes. And Dakota's hype as a promising actress is just that. The future will tell. But overacting, dramatizing, and unmemorable performances won't help her now. Plus, boy is she ugly in this movie. Almost to the point of not being able to watch it.… Expand
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  23. ClaraA.
    Jul 8, 2005
    1
    This movie was confusing and it stunk.....BOOOOOOOO.
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  24. matte
    Jul 8, 2005
    7
    Keeps you guessing till the end. SUSPENCE!
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  25. leonardl.
    Jul 9, 2005
    1
    It was really a zero, however there was plenty of pleasure in being present with americans trying to enjoy a pet rock. So if you are interested in experiancing the lowest form of a movies with the rest of america give it a go. Dont forget to use the time during this experiance to scan your favorate mag and pause it during the tropical update on the weather channel, that can be a real pleasure also. You know, its raining in barbados we will have to watch this one close for the next week. lol.… Expand
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  26. matta.
    Aug 25, 2005
    6
    I think that most critics are missing the point. Yea, the screenplay isn't exactly first-rate and De Niro isn't as good as he used to be, but these kind of movies are out to win oscars, they supposed to scare the shit out of you, and frankly, I was scared, or better yet, disturbed. This was mostly due to Dakota Fanning's performance, which is nothing short of incredible for a child her age. Again, nothing amazing here, and the ending is contrived and a little maddening, but take it for what it is and you won't be all that disappointed.… Expand
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  27. BrianK.
    Sep 18, 2005
    8
    Ethan, don't worry what Sam says about you never being a friend of Dakota's. Dakota is very open to her fans. In one rare moment, I was able to visit with her for 25 minutes before she had to leave. I even got a hug out of it at the end, which she gave without hesitation. Anyway, I only saw the movie because Dakota was in it. Yes, the plot is borrowed, yes the story is weak in some areas, but Fanning is nothing less than hypnotic--pure magic.… Expand
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  28. AlmaL.
    Nov 5, 2005
    10
    Just Great!!!
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  29. Sharon
    Jan 29, 2005
    7
    This movie was not scary until the last 20 minutes or so with constant scares after that. I expected a lot more after the previews and who was in the cast.... Dakota Fanning is a very good child actress and her creepy stares and performance really add to the movie. This movie is also somewhat predictable except for a disorienting twist at the very end. Not one of my favorite movies but a pretty good one.… Expand
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  30. DigW.
    Jan 29, 2005
    5
    Well, it started well, and I actually found myself quite frightened and my heart pounding. However, I must say, WHAT A COPOUT OF A SUPRISE. My goodness, I had predicted something like it was the truth, but not actually something like that, because it was just so phony and cheap. The biggest thing I think we can all gather from seeing this is that Dakota Fanning must be sent on the right path in her budding career. If used for evil purposes, she could truly destroy the whole world. This is a compliment, of course. So worth seeing, but don't be suprised to walk out annoyed.… Expand
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  31. MarshallT.
    Jan 31, 2005
    2
    Thin (& derivative) story but two points for Dakota Fanning. Scooby-Doo Rule applies here (as to the "bad guy': it's the earliest person stupid). Zero points for Charlie.
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  32. BillR.
    Feb 14, 2005
    6
    First hour eyes wide open, second hour snoring. The movie could not maintain the suspense.
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  33. EthanN.
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    I love you Dakota Fanning. You're so hot. I wish we were friends. Love Ethan.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
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Metascore
35 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 34
  3. Negative: 14 out of 34
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Brown
    58
    Hide and Seek, despite early signs of higher goals, is a factory-standard box of shocks.
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  2. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    25
    It is a ghastly experience, and I left the theater feeling as if I had waded neck-deep through a stream of raw sewage.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Chuck Wilson
    50
    While the final revelation is laughably absurd, DeNiro and Fanning are so far inside their roles that one can't giggle for long.
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