The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
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5.8 out of 10

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  1. grendel082
    Oct 5, 2010
    3
    A sad and needless attempt at a re-make. The film makers paid more attention to the use of the 1920 versions back drops and practically ignored the dialogue and character development. Krall and Jones were outstanding as Caligari and Ceasar but ultimately I feel there talents were wasted. I'm sorry I wasted my time and money on this one.

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Metascore
53 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: R. Emmett Sweeney
    40
    Although technically impressive, the remake is dramatically inert, as the set becomes a motionless backdrop to theatrical line readings instead of a pulsing manifestation of diseased minds. It's Caligari embalmed.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    60
    Of course, while your brain is fritzing out, you're trying to figure out how the cinematic trick was done and what the implications might be for other old films. Scary, disturbing, intriguing, all at once.
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  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    75
    Fisher's dialogue draws heavily on the original film's intertitles and script directions and the addition of sound is a plus for moviegoers uncomfortable with the artificial embarrassment of silence.
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