Review of Detour (2016) by Troy K — 16 Apr 2017

Much better than expected, but still lacking...worth a watch.

This review of Detour (2016) was written by Troy K on 16 Apr 2017.

Detour has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chance Solem-Pfeifer (41) for PopMatters (2,617) on 20 Jan 2017

If Detour would have been flawed and self-important it'd be unforgivable, but in the end, Smith thankfully shows a lot of verve and not much…

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By Kevin Maher (647) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 24 May 2017

A watchable young cast, led by Brooklyn's Emory Cohen, and some time-shifting narrative shenanigans can't quite rescue Detour from the annals…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 09 May 2017

This low-budget noir thriller is more style than substance, with a handful of visual gimmicks supporting a clichéd screenplay…

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By Josh Winning (84) for Total Film (3,532) on 22 May 2017

Severance director Christopher Smith delivers fun twists in what could be a spiritual successor to Doug Liman's Go, but the result - one death-by-truck…

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By Liam H (258) on 06 Aug 2017

Very good movie. The plot is written very well…

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By Andy Crump (279) for Paste Magazine (2,906) on 25 Jan 2017

The film's gimmick is well-orchestrated and engaging, but it's weighed down by too many contrivances and too much unnecessary pastiche…

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By Sandra L (74) on 11 May 2017

Not bad but not good either…

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By F B (850) on 17 Sep 2017

Reasonable film and story but confusing and difficult for me to follow at times…

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By Paul Byrnes (441) for Sydney Morning Herald (1,256) on 22 Jun 2017

Even with all the nods and winks, the derivations and homages, Detour is good dirty fun…

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By Cj Johnson (473) for ABC Radio (Australia) (677) on 27 Jun 2017

Goes down like sweet syrup…

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