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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
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  1. grandpajoe6191
    Oct 1, 2011
    7
    "The Negotiator" is what we call a 'splendid blockbuster'. It has tense clashes between the main characters as well as great performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey. A movie you definitely should watch when you have spare time.
  2. ND
    Apr 1, 2007
    9
    Seen it loads of times and still enjoy it. Acting is superb and good tension and drama.
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  3. MichaelC
    Jan 10, 2006
    10
    An Amazing Thriller! I Couldnt sleep for hours after i watched it because my heart was beating so fast. Great Preformances from Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey.
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  4. KevinD.
    Aug 3, 2006
    9
    Incredible thriller. Jackson and Spacey are amazing. David Morse is pleasing as well. The plot twists are well told and the gun scenes are heart-stopping. This movie is pro-shop pro.
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  5. AndrewM.
    Jul 14, 2004
    8
    In a way this is the sort of film that goes against my instincts. I generally reel away from the more formulaic (at times fusty!) releases, and this one is definitely by-the-numbers. In spite of this though, the film is a winner, largely due to the rising skills of it's director. Gary Gray commands this film wearing an iron glove; it's just so taut and resolute. The script is one of the better ones to support an action/thriller and the acting talent is as good as they come. But watching it, I just knew it was the brilliant direction that was keeping me so glued to my chair. There's not a lot wrong with this film; rare for a genre in which so much can go wrong!… Expand
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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    67
    The Negotiator falls short of greatness by a country mile; it's too chatty for its own good sometimes. But it's still a solid shoot-'em-up.
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  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    50
    The movie has finesse, and the actors have charm, but there are no surprises.
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  3. San Francisco Examiner
    Reviewed by: Barbara Shulgasser
    50
    When the mystery is unraveled and the frame-up is revealed, I, personally, had no idea what anyone was talking about.
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