Man on Fire
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47 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

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  • Starring: Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, Denzel Washington
  • Summary: Denzel Washington stars as a government operative/soldier of fortune who has pretty much given up on life. In Mexico City, he reluctantly agrees to take a job to protect a child (Fanning) whose parents are threatened by a wave of kidnappings. He eventually becomes close to the child and their relationship reawakens and rekindles his spirit. When she is abducted, his fiery rage is unleashed on those he feels responsible, and he stops at nothing to save her. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 36
  3. Negative: 8 out of 36
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    88
    Man on Fire, with a best-ever Denzel Washington, is the first (nonreligious) sure thing to hit the multiplex this year.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Ian Freer
    80
    By no means perfect - a twist in the tale overextends its already lengthy running time - but it is terrific fun.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    60
    The film is always watchable, and the confrontations contain undeniable edgy excitement. But even if this weren't a remake, it would be a remake. Hollywood filmmakers have fished these waters so thoroughly that it's virtually impossible to land a big catch.
  4. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    38
    Man on Fire is as ludicrous as "John Q," "Virtuosity" and "Out of Time," yet substantially more violent, artificial, self-conscious and dull.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 85
  3. Negative: 9 out of 85
  1. JayH.
    10
    One of Denzel Washington's greatest films. Second only to American Gangster and perhaps Training Day.
  2. grandpajoe6191
    8
    Powered with beautifully frenzied cinematography and poignant performances by Fanning and Washington, "Man on Fire" is a unstoppable train advancing to the audience with mighty, brazen force.… Expand
  3. oliver1h
    7
    Beside the annoying editing and shaky-camera effect, Mr. Denzel's portrayal of a tormented man seeking revenge make this a worth watch.
  4. Tss5078
    4
    This was a good story, and they could have done so much more with it. I found this movie to be quite slow and boring. The character development is terrible, a lot of the acting is poor, and the cinematography, just makes things that much more confusing. I love Denzel Washington and when he teams with Tony Scott, it's usually magic, but they missed the mark in a big way on this one.… Expand

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