Review of 21 (2008) by Shawn W — 08 Mar 2010

A little predictable, but quite entertaining. Mostly better than expected.

This review of 21 (2008) was written by Shawn W on 08 Mar 2010.

21 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andy T (601) on 06 Nov 2017

Okay, Jim Sturgess is way more swoon-worthy than Kevin Spacey…

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By Raj B (19) on 07 Sep 2018

Great! Critics are losers who can't make art so they try to kill it and are ALWAYS wrong…

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By Dmlyxcritic (33) on 14 Jan 2020

21 is a dull and boring mess, and that is to think that Kevin Spacey and Lawrence Fishburne stars in this film, which is baffling for me, because…

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By Kyle C (838) on 05 Jun 2015

I never quite know how to rate movies when I'm not sure what I was supposed to take from them…

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 02 Jul 2015

The movie's chief audience, consequently, will probably be gullible and young, responding to the cliches only because they haven't seen them…

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By Sven T (10) on 31 Dec 2018

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DAZZLING | EXCITING | SPECTACULAR | THRILLING (88-out-of-100)…

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