Review of Big Game (2014) by James C — 25 Jul 2015

A delightfully absurd movie just like they used to make them in the 80's.

This review of Big Game (2014) was written by James C on 25 Jul 2015.

Big Game has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Steve L (435) on 18 Dec 2016

This is an awesome movie, a sleeper but rich in true grit. The movie is a nail biter! If you like coming of age movies and Samuel L…

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By Gordon H (204) on 19 Dec 2016

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By Stephen Saito (325) for Moveable Fest (298) on 15 Nov 2018

The genuine sense of camaraderie between the two grounds Big Game so that when the film goes big - there's an aerial battle fought in and around…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 14 Jan 2019

I'm not sure how this movie got 78% from the Critics. It's pretty bad. It is kind of a throw back to a bad 80's Family-Action film…

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By Austin F (127) on 11 Jun 2016

77% Short and Quick, but packs in enough excitement and has a very interesting plot. And the chemistry is present between the two leads…

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By Brendan N (1,490) on 31 Oct 2018

A very safe film that doesn't attempt anything grand or epic, definitely a throwback to the 80s…

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By Trent G (615) on 05 Jul 2016

I don't see what the hype is about. Samuel must have needed a desperate paycheck…

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By James B (2,746) on 07 Jun 2016

I'm a big fan of Samuel L. Jackson, so I was excited to watch this movie. I was very disappointed. It was just bad…

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By Terry B (255) on 15 Jul 2018

I happened on this film accidentally and thoroughly enjoyed it. Less gory and full of foul language than Samuel L…

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By Bruno V (991) on 11 Oct 2016

Continues the trend of American presidents getting lost and control rooms erupting in spontaneous joy when they hear he isn't dead…

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