Se7en
Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    30
    Not even bags of body parts, a bitten-off tongue or a man forced to cut off a pound of his own flesh keep it from being dull. [22 September 1995, p. C18]
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User Score
8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 216 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 58
  3. Negative: 6 out of 58
  1. grandpajoe6191
    9
    "Se7en" is a disturbing movie because of everything the movie pertains. From powerful performances by Freeman and Pitt to the creepy Spacey, the dialogue was also a intelligently written one too. Although the story may be hard to follow or understand, "Se7en" is a masterpiece, the godfather of all crime thrillers.… Full Review »
  2. Scraper
    8
    A true original. Great acting from Pitt; probably the role that launched him into the bigshot he is today. The whole thing is creepy. It's not meant to be Saw. Man, people are dumb.… Full Review »
  3. PatrickS
    10
    The word "classic" is overused, but if the gumshoe fits... Not for the faint-hearted, but if you can handle the graphic material, you will be rewarded. Fincher, Freeman, and Pitt at the top of their game, and my favorite third-act of any film. Inventive, disturbing, brilliant.… Full Review »
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