Review of Catch Hell (2014) by Alyan H — 24 Jun 2016

One hell of a directorial film by ryan phillipe!

This review of Catch Hell (2014) was written by Alyan H on 24 Jun 2016.

Catch Hell has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nicolas Rapold (488) for New York Times (5,786) on 08 Oct 2014

A certain curiosity value arises out of Mr. Phillippe’s coincidental occupation here as a professional actor and a director…

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By Stu B (104) on 23 Jan 2015

A strait forward story that's much better than the reviews. The only problem is that it is a simple plot…

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By Sherry R (292) on 12 Sep 2016

I was not real impressed by the film. The acting was good, but the plot was stale and the execution self-indulgent…

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By Michael Rechtshaffen (1,086) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 08 Oct 2014

While Phillippe's tongue seldom ventures far from his cheek in addressing the cult of celebrity, he maintains a nice technical grip on the…

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By Jim W (426) on 30 Apr 2016

An enjoyable thriller with some really gruesome torture. It has a fun side that is a welcome relief from the darkness. It's worth watching…

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By Wes Greene (110) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 05 Oct 2014

The story allows for Ryan Phillippe to indulge in a self-deprecating brand of satire, but he can't work up enough courage to ever make his…

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By Martin G (778) on 17 Feb 2015

It's tonally schizophrenic and seems to be trying to say more than it ever manages to…

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By Wildwildwest (1) on 11 Oct 2014

I actually enjoyed watching this film. Not the most complicated film, to say the least, but exciting in an awkward, exotic Louisiana way…

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By Alvin M (14) on 23 Dec 2014

Really intense suspense. Much better than critics make you think. It is really good…

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By Piper O (62) on 17 Nov 2017

Silly, dumb and awkward. Who pitched this idea and got 30 other people to agree that it was an entertaining idea…

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