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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  1. PaulaW.
    Mar 11, 2002
    8
    An enjoyable period piece from - surprise! - Ang Lee, about the unheralded battles of the Civil War along the Kansas-Missouri border. Just as in real war, scenes of tremendous violence alternate with long periods of watching and waiting. Lee does not shy away from the gore that accompanied the conflict, but the battle scenes are interspersed with lyrical stretches in which we get to know and understand the characters. The actors (including Jewel - who knew she could act?) convey all sorts of powerful emotions without becoming maudlin or manipulative. Beautiful visuals, too. I'd take this over Crouching Tiger... any day.… Expand
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  2. DaveC.
    Jan 4, 2006
    3
    Laughable and not in the least bit convincing. Some of the most poorly staged battles I've seen and Maguire is miscast. Ang Lee's worst.
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Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    70
    Though Lee's movie is dripping with action and beautiful details, it's aimless and, eventually, tedious.
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  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Russell Smith
    67
    Unostentatious originality, psychological insight, and stark beauty make it well worth any film lover's time.
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  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Stephen Hunter
    80
    In its quiet way, Ride With the Devil is terrific.
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