The Core
User Score
4.1 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 78
  3. Negative: 39 out of 78

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  1. LeeF.
    Mar 30, 2003
    9
    I happen to feel that I am reasonably intelligent and am a college grad (altho those two don't always go hand in hand) . Therefore, I realize that NONE of this could ever happen or take place. But who cared!!! My friend and I had a great time and it was enjoyable. We were entertained completely and didn't realize 2h 15m went by. Go see it and don't worry about reality. I mean, when you think about it, how real is ANY movie, even the 'serious' ones??? The goal of any movie is to entertain. And we were!… Expand
  2. Justine
    May 12, 2006
    10
    I loved it.
  3. AlexandraE.
    Nov 4, 2008
    10
    This movie was a fast. Quick, pace thriller. I cannot believe the awful reviews they gave tom this movie. I loved it. I really did. The Core showed me that everything that is impossible can be possible. Don't listen to the critics of those who just like movies with woman. Listen to me... You are going to LOVE it!
  4. MelissaM.
    Sep 21, 2003
    9
    This movie is no Armageddon, but fun nonetheless. First class B-scifi movie.
  5. LindsayM.
    Apr 25, 2004
    10
    I think that Hilary Swank really hit the spot. She is a good actress and she should get a golden globe for this.
  6. StewartI.
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    I love this film. I don't care about the plot-holes and implausibility

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Metascore
48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 32
  3. Negative: 6 out of 32
  1. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    63
    So howlingly awful that it has unwittingly found a place in that elite group of films that can claim to be "so bad they're good."
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    60
    More palatable than most pictures of its ilk due to its keen awareness of its own preposterousness, a self-knowledge exuberantly expressed by a mostly live-wire cast.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    50
    Elaborate misfire, which misuses an unusually good cast.
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