Review of Dead Man Down (2013) by Michael K — 28 Jun 2013

Nice movie but it could have been better.

This review of Dead Man Down (2013) was written by Michael K on 28 Jun 2013.

Dead Man Down has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ian G (848) on 07 Jan 2015

There is much wrong with Dead Man Down - the frankly confusing opening and the over-reliance on coincidence to drive the plot being two nearly…

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By Tyler A (334) on 01 Jul 2015

Once u actually figure out what's going on it picks up. sum solid Action sequences n Farrell kicks ass in this flick…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 21 Jul 2016

** The movie looks great and has some fun action scenes, but that can't help it escape its boring, lifeless script, uninteresting characters…

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By Amadouiraklidis (40) on 10 Nov 2022

Awful movie. What is even more upsetting, and egregious, is the transparent review boting behind the high user score…

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By Kevin N (818) on 27 Jul 2017

Decent noir thriller, nothing noteworthy or original, as the plot goes pretty much down the path you expect it to…

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By Marta R (262) on 25 Sep 2014

It could have been more. I'm expecting more from this film as much as I am excited to see Naomi Rapace and Oplev in the big screen again…

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By Paul P (1,688) on 19 Jul 2014

Considering the terrific cast, this was a real let down. The story is dull and the charcters are woefully under developed…

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By Alexander Z (607) on 29 Apr 2015

I enjoyed this, it could be slow but that Colin Farrell is good looking and that's what really held my interest…

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By Joe D (715) on 11 Aug 2014

Slow yes, but hard hitting, interesting and even touching? Yes. Farrell is back ya'll…

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 26 Nov 2021

This is a pretty fast paced, gritty crime action thriller film. There are some good special effects and its fairly engrossing…

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