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42 out of 100

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7.0 out of 10

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  • Starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga
  • Summary: The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther. Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther--this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late...for everyone. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 7 out of 25
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    You want a good horror film about a child from hell, you got one. Do not, under any circumstances, take children to see it. Take my word on this.
  2. NPR
    Reviewed by: Nathan Lee
    60
    The movie is, as these things go, enjoyably trashy.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    38
    The film mangles its twist and fails to deliver an interesting coup de grace or a sharp line of dialogue.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
  1. DoctorT.
    8
    As a film critic myself, I get annoyed when people say "Oh film critics don't give horror movies a chance" Then I look at this page and despair. Orphan is a terrific entry to the scary-child genre of horror. Featuring a well-modulated build to a delightfully absurd denouement, the picture is a tad overlong, but never anything less than a hoot. It is worth seeing -- if for nothing else -- for a superb juvenile performance by Isabelle Fuhrman. I fear my colleagues need to undergo some genre re-education.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. BrandonBonasera
    5
    Orphan is a decent, but it fails to live up to expectations and is overlong, but the end is good though.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. BryanT
    2
    I think I would have enjoyed this film more if "The Good Son" hadn't been made. The plot was good, but I felt the execution was poor. I'm sure there are many people who would enjoy this movie. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. BOTTOM LINE: I wouldn't walk out, but I can't recommend anyone should see it, either.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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