The Majestic
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Metascore
27 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 30 Critics What's this?

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jim Carrey, Martin Landau
  • Summary: Set against the backdrop of the 1950's Hollywood blacklist, a young, ambitious screenwriter (Carrey) loses his job and his identity, only to find new courage, love and the power of conviction in the heart of a small town's life. (Warner Brothers)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 17 out of 30
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    It tells a full story with three acts, it introduces characters we get to know and care about, and it has something it passionately wants to say.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Heather Wadowski
    80
    For those who appreciate movies that capture almost every emotion -- from laughter to tears, suspense to tranquillity -- The Majestic was made for you.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    58
    Maybe this well-loved Luke is who his neighbors want him to be, a good fellow who, with his father, reopens the old movie house in town -- the Majestic -- thus allowing his neighbors to dream in the dark again.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    38
    Might have been more successful if Darabont and his pal had attempted a Preston Sturges-like farce. Instead, it's played totally without any kind of edge - a fantasy that makes "The Lord of the Rings" look realistic by comparison.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. JalexD.
    10
    The people who put this movie down don't appreciate Jim Carrey as a great serious actor and/or aren't open-minded enough to appreciate the characters and setting. This is a great film. A classic. I would recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  2. PoorK.
    8
    This movie definitely falls in the 'Feel Good' category - and as such is a delight to watch multiple times. Sure, it is predictable. But how many movies you watch leave you guessing till the end? And do you always want to? Sometimes it's the journey which is more important. Jim Carrey's performance is likely to change the minds of those who have decided they dislike him for his outrageous physical comedy and excesses. In this movie, he shows he can also play toned-down understated roles too.… Expand
  3. choccobird
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found this movie to be cheesy but nonentheless, still touching. I actually cried at the scene when the "father" passed away I feel that Jim Carrey's face can be a bit too comical sometimes but overall, I liked the show.. I saw it on HBO the other night.… Expand

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