Zardoz
Fox-Rank | Release Date: February 6, 1974 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
46
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
5
Negative:
2
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60
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
The script gradually falls apart into a mess of philosophical pottage under the whimsically pretentious Tolkien influence. But visually the film remains a sparkling display of fireworks, brilliantly shot and directed. Read full review
60
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
A brilliant premise which unfortunately washes out in climactic sound and fury. Read full review
50
Village VoiceAndrew Sarris
Zardoz quickly degenerates from a voyage through a labyrinth into an ego trip round and round the inside of a goldfish bowl. [28 Feb 1974, p.62]
40
The New York TimesNora Sayre
More confusing than exciting even with a frenetic, shoot‐em‐up climax. Read full review
40
The New YorkerPauline Kael
With ideas skimmed off the top of various systems of thought, Zardoz is a glittering cultural trash pile.
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