There's a cool idea at the center of this movie, but it's wrapped in so much word salad that it's damn near impossible to excavate. I love Stephen McHattie, and his character is kinda neat.
But it just doesn't work as a piece of narrative.
This review of Pontypool (2009) was written by Amanda B on 21 Jan 2011.
Pontypool has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
More reviews of this movie:
Review of Pontypool (2009)
By Mark Asch (48) for Stop Smiling (70) on 22 Aug 2017
Review of Pontypool (2009)
Review of Pontypool (2009)
By Isaiah H (162) on 29 Jun 2017
Review of Pontypool (2009)
Review of Pontypool (2009)
Review of The Invasion (2007)
By Fantasy (142) on 17 Aug 2007
Review of Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Review of The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Review of The Time Machine (2002)
Review of Hulk (2003)
By Stanley Kauffmann (447) for The New Republic (897) on 11 Jun 2009
Review of Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies (2014)
Review of The Time Machine (1960)
Review of 1984 (1956)
Popular Movies Right Now
