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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By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 08 Aug 2012

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

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By Kevin T (763) on 12 Jul 2013

Gory crime comedy with a spot-on running time. Just a bit of fun and it knows it. Nowhere near as good as Headhunters though…

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By Sam W (829) on 05 Feb 2015

This black comedy is humorous throughout, but it never excels and the story ends up being more predictable than it should have been…

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By Robbie Collin (1,612) for Daily Telegraph (UK) (2,495) on 08 Aug 2012

One of the patchier entries in Scandinavian noir's recent purple patch…

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By Mohammed K (12) on 30 Jan 2015

A Norwegian Reservoir Dogs. Strong acting performances, it will have you gripped and guessing throughout - what more do you want…

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By Philip French (1,151) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 11 Aug 2012

[A] highly entertaining Scandinavian thriller…

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By John Joseph M (148) on 20 Apr 2012

Reminds me of a Tarantino film in some aspects here and there but some of the film needed more development but otherwise very enjoyable and memorable…

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By Ray Pride (544) for Newcity (539) on 25 Jun 2014

Capable, candy-colored, often giddily gruesome Euro-action from Norway, replete with lottery winnings, double-crosses, discreet vivisection…

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By Jim Schembri (1,298) for 3AW (1,025) on 04 Aug 2012

There's a bit too much carnage and bloodshed but it's a cracking, crazy, well-paced Norwegian time killer…

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By Jason K (1,459) on 22 Jan 2016

Maybe it was the drugs from surgery but I couldnt get into this one. instead check out the writers other film Headhunters - much better execution…

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