The Mean One
| Release Date: December 9, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
29
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
3
Negative:
3

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
50
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperDec 8, 2022
The Mean One has a handful of inspired lines, e.g., “Time to roast this beast!” but the production values, editing, score and photography are average at best, and we’re left with a film that will be remembered mostly for a cleverly twisted marketing hook. Read full review
42
ColliderAlyse WaxDec 8, 2022
Aside from The Mean One himself, there was too much not to like in this film. Read full review
40
IGNMatt DonatoDec 8, 2022
No lies; there are a handful of moments that strike a smile. That said, enjoyment is fleeting like the glee of biting into candy only to find, seconds later, that it's black licorice flavor. Read full review
0
Movie NationRoger MooreDec 7, 2022
I did not care for The Mean One mess. I do not like bastardized Seuss, I confess. Read full review
25
RogerEbert.comNick AllenDec 9, 2022
A parody only by legal definition, The Mean One has no teeth as a naughty comedy or gory horror. Read full review
16
The A.V. ClubMatthew JacksonDec 16, 2022
For a film with such a promising premise, it turns out to be a plodding example of how to squander potential. Read full review
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