Ravenous
User Score
8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14

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  1. Jordan
    Mar 22, 2004
    10
    Superb acting by all actors, introduces the characters well. Wonderfuly shot and directed. Very gory and kept me interested all through the movie. A must see, but not for the weak stomach. ^_^
  2. DavidC.
    Sep 16, 2004
    10
    This is easily my favorite movie, not the best movie I've ever seen but deffinitely my favorite, and that's saying something
  3. JeffL
    Sep 6, 2004
    4
    If I only had a nickel for every movie like this -- one that starts strongly, interestingly, possesses dramatic depth and potential for character development and divulges into utter foolishness. I'd have a lot of nickels. There are some bizarre things going on in this movie, the least of which is cannibalism. Honestly, people eating each other and blood squriting everywhere gets boring after about five minutes. What is with the association of cannibalism and stolen strength? This is without a doubt one of the most boring, simplistic, predictable depictions of cannibalism possible. I liked what was happening with the lead character's experiences in the war. But what was done with that? Everything interesting that could be said about mankind is avoided for some tired rehashing of the ever nefarious (and ubiquitous) "native indian myth". It's a cop out, because the idea that people CAN get used to the idea of eating each other when social boundaries are erased is much more interesting but difficult to deal with. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Not as bad as the Eye, but pretty close. … Collapse
  4. MovieMan
    Jun 7, 2005
    9
    Great movie. I cant remember what brought me to first watch it, but when I did, I was entirely surprised how much I liked it. The music is very alluring and fits extremely well. The acting was great, story was unique, I
  5. warcover
    Nov 6, 2007
    9
    Strikingly original, gorgeous cinematography, authentic costume design, excellent performances. This is one of those movies that will become better known and appreciated as time goes by. Apparently not many people knew what to make of it in 99.
  6. HavikK
    Nov 19, 2003
    10
    This is one of the most original and exciting movies ever made! It has seom awesome twists and the characters are all original and played by an excellent cast.
  7. Dead_Reckon
    Sep 24, 2011
    10
    Absolutely wonderful film. The acting is great and the story is awesome. The more I watch this film the more I love it. Now if only they would release it on Bluray already
  8. boh
    Jan 26, 2011
    9
    This is an underated gem of a film, with a brilliant soundtrack by Nyman and Albarn. It's original and creative approach constantly surprises, it never resorts to the cliche conventions of the horror genre, original directing and fantastic acting by Carlisle an d Pearce.
  9. DamienDarko777
    May 6, 2011
    8
    I actually found myself liking and enjoying this darkly tongue-in-cheek cannibal western. The actors had a lot to do with that; They really made the effort to sell the premise. Gory, but also wickedly amusing. Not the best movie ever, but still under-rated.

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Metascore
45 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 7 out of 22
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Lisa Alspector
    70
    At its best when it’s least overtly allegorical--and fortunately that’s most of the time.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    80
    Has all the ingredients for a cult film success but most definitely is not for everyone. It's stylish, sophisticated, venturesome--to say the least.
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  3. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    78
    Bird's grim, picture-perfect direction -- the Sierras are more character than backdrop, and everything else looks like it's already been digested and expelled -- augments what is frankly a small, albeit lusterless, gem of a horror show, for once with as many smarts as body parts.
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