Review of Basic (2003) by Kacie M — 17 May 2008

Great action with an ending you don't see coming.

This review of Basic (2003) was written by Kacie M on 17 May 2008.

Basic has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tyler S (1,583) on 23 Jan 2014

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By Kyle O (234) on 17 Aug 2014

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By Janice Page (130) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 08 Nov 2015

Falls flat on two fronts: It's neither deep and interesting enough to be a brainteaser nor sufficiently thrilling to count as a mindless diversion…

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By Robin N (124) on 10 Feb 2014

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By Chuck Wilson (418) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 23 Oct 2013

Those expecting a reunion with Jackson, Travolta's “Pulp Fiction” co-star, should be prepared: They don't interact at all, which is a bit…

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