Panic Room
User Score
6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 89
  3. Negative: 9 out of 89

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  1. JasonL.
    Jun 5, 2002
    10
    I have paid my $6.50 to see this movie a total of 3 times. Every time I see it I am thrilled and feel the same amount of suspense. My heart beat goes up as I sit white knuckled clutching my chair. Not because I am scared, but I am overwhelmed with suspense.
  2. AlexanderW.
    Oct 8, 2004
    9
    Loved the movie, looking forward to the 3DVD Special Edition on the way :-)
  3. MichaelS.
    Oct 9, 2002
    9
    Not only of the best thrillers of the year, but one of the best and original directors of the new century! David Fincher is going to bring more darkness, more reality and more 'beautiful' movies. After "Seven" & "Fight Club", now this great thriller. Yeah, Fincher is going to be the best in a new genre of moviemaking!
  4. DavidL.
    Mar 31, 2002
    9
    Mr. Andy S, I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but you've gone insane. I guess that you must have no taste when it comes to good thrillers or good films.
  5. LaurenA.
    Apr 1, 2002
    10
    This movie, was really a fantastic movie! The young girl did a great job, and Jodie Foster was just..really great. And Jarod Leto, he was hilarioussssss...the movie was awesome. :)
  6. SamW.
    Apr 13, 2002
    9
    A great movie! Filled with action and excitment. It kept me guessing what was going to happen next. Jodie Foster was great!
  7. JeffM.
    Sep 11, 2002
    9
    The criticism of the villain characters is valid, yet I still bought into this movie hook, line, and sinker. Combine one of my favourite actresses with a clever, clausterphobic plot (another personal favourite) and you'll always get a winner in my book.
  8. RachelE.
    Sep 18, 2002
    10
    I Thought this film was Brill Well done.
  9. MarshallM.
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    Amazingly intelligent! one of my favorites! muss -see!!!
  10. MichaelF.
    Mar 29, 2002
    9
    I really had a great time. Really heart-pounding and genious. I love Fincher and this reminded me of his past thrillers, like "The Game." Jodie Foster is amazing as usual, so is everyone, EXCEPT for Jared Leto. He was HORRIBLE! But his performance didn't harm this brilliant little thriller.
  11. AlexB.
    Dec 29, 2005
    9
    I love the idea of this movie as much as the movie itself. If you like Audrey Hepburn's film "Wait Until Dark," you will love Panic Room. It is very much like an updated version of that classic. Many people found that this movie wasn't thrilling enough and if you start watching it expecting a jump-out-of-your-seat thriller you will not be satisfied either. My advice for enjoying this movie the way it was meant to be, is to just sit back and put yourself in the situation and not expect startling experiances. Love this movie; it's one of my favorites!… Expand
  12. MattR.
    Oct 3, 2002
    10
    Great film. The ONLY downside I see is the hollywoody ending and treatment of Uber-villain Yoakam. Kristen Stewart gives a great performance as a realistic (have kids, you'll understand) teen and Jodie is her usual dependable self.
  13. csw12
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    Panic Room is actually quite scary and with a interesting plot it is filled with action and excitment. It kept me guessing what was going to happen next.
  14. Makorov
    Oct 30, 2012
    10
    Brilliant movie loved it to bits, thrilling till the last minute, Sarah looks like a boy though.Perfect besides one aspect! One of the three crooks is way too likeable and should have never made it into the final cut!
  15. felipescavo
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    One of the best thrillers I've ever seen.
    Starting with the wonderful production led by David Fincher. The camera movements are spectacular.
    The performances of Jodie Foster and Forest Whitaker are absolutely incredible. I believe that without these big names in the cast, the movie wouldn't be the same.
    It's like a chess game: Every movement, from both sides, is done with intelligence a    nd shrewdness, which leaves us breathless.… Expand

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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    70
    An above-average thriller.
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    The movie resembles a chess game; the board and all of the pieces are in full view, both sides know the rules, and the winner will simply be the better strategist.
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  3. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Anthony Lane
    90
    There is something horribly apt in the way Fincher closes the drama in joyless exhaustion, leaving you certain that there will be a sequel to these events, not onscreen but in someone's home, tonight. [8 April 2002, p. 95]
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