Review of Jackpot (2012) by Gregory K — 26 Feb 2013

Get on! I may even get a red Xmas tree for next Xmas...

This review of Jackpot (2012) was written by Gregory K on 26 Feb 2013.

Jackpot has generally received mixed reviews.

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Ultimately let down by boring, unlikeable characters, a derivative, over-familiar plot and an unsatisfying finale…

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By Matt Glasby (349) for Total Film (3,532) on 30 Jul 2012

Although it can't help but feel a touch retro in comparison to Sweden's more sophisticated recent output, it gets by on good-humoured bad taste alone…

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By Paul L (703) on 13 Aug 2012

Deliciously entertaining bloody black humour from Norway about a patsy cught up in the crossfire of ruthless sociopaths who comes up on top…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 29 Jun 2014

Good for a while, but becomes too violent, gory and repetitive without good reason before the end…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 29 Jan 2015

Proof if it was ever needed that even Norway makes below par Tarantino rip-offs…

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By Kevin T (763) on 12 Jul 2013

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By Damir A (136) on 23 Sep 2012

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