The Contender
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59 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    One of those rare movies where you leave the theater having been surprised and entertained, and then start arguing.
  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    75
    Heavy-handed and manipulative, it also proves formidably engrossing.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    60
    Until The Contender slips into partisan politics and platitudinous piety, it's a lively, entertaining ride.
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  4. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Charles Taylor
    20
    The most gutless and naive political drama of recent memory.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. VeeB.
    10
    Terrific movie. Well plotted and well acted.
  2. michaelsreposit
    9
    Politics and only politics. This movie had no drama outside of what was relevant to the political intrigue. All the performances were well done, and like always, Gary Oldman's performance stood out.… Expand
  3. GaborA.
    5
    Great dialogue. Everything else ranges from average to retched.
  4. cam
    4
    Likable for the first half but utterly spoiled by the the woeful, corny ending.

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