Review of Savages (2012) by Mark James A — 04 Dec 2013

...an edgy and compelling oddball thriller.

This review of Savages (2012) was written by Mark James A on 04 Dec 2013.

Savages has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Don S (1,504) on 27 Nov 2017

Amazing cast - Hayek, Travolta, Del Toro, Lively...but ultimately a pedestrian film that was just ok…

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By J.+Douglas+ M (55) on 27 Jul 2016

Awesome Flick! Decent action, good story. I bought it…

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By Candice Frederick (452) for Reel Talk Online (378) on 06 Sep 2017

Savages may come off choppy in the very beginning, but it does springboards to a really fantastical second half…

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By Chris G (1,743) on 25 Feb 2018

Nothing very special here. Savages story was a little uneven at parts and didnt always keep my attention all the way through…

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By Elle M (60) on 29 Jun 2016

Very good indeed different from anything else..made me want to keep watching didn't move once from the screen…

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By Jon R (512) on 29 Jun 2016

Strong action revenge flick. Edgy & fast paced. Definitely worth a watch…

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By Chris C (2,693) on 29 Jun 2016

Savages is a simple story but made enjoyable by the strong performances throughout…

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By Trailesque (112) on 19 Oct 2017

Some well-made (if not well-thought out) trash from Oliver Stone…

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By Josh K (585) on 25 Feb 2018

I am only giving this movie two stars because Blake Lively is in it…

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By Stephen P (593) on 29 Jun 2016

Once again another Unrated version of a film with added footage that adds very little to the overall story…

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