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63 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

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  • Starring: Dermot Mulroney, Devon Alan, Jamie Bell, Josh Lucas
  • Summary: Director David Gordon Green marries action, dirt, sweat and menace as he spins a tale of the violent legacy between two generations of brothers. (United Artists)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Green takes us to that place where we keep feelings that we treasure, but are a little afraid of.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Anna Smith
    60
    While the quirky structure could be taken as a bold move, the story still feels frustratingly incomplete, rendering the preceding hour or so a tantalising glimpse at what could have been.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    30
    It's just sort of trying.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. BosieB
    10
    I cannot understand the harsh negative reviews. Yeah, some of the scenes of the "Uncle Deel" could have been better but the movie belongs to the boys and I dare anyone not to be deeply touched them. Glass's score fitted like a glove. I was spellbound.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Mornington
    5
    Not a bad movie by any stretch, and clearly the work of a talented filmmaker, but the pace was sluggish rather than thoughtful and I felt that at the end I was left more tired than breathless. Undertow may be worth seeing for the visuals, which are breathtaking, but the story and character are too thin.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RyanF.
    2
    One of the most inane movies I've seen. Jamie Bell's performance is the only reason it gets any points at all.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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