Review of Taking Lives (2004) by Jayakrishnan R — 28 Feb 2016

Shocking to see such a poor film with credible actors involved. disapointing.

This review of Taking Lives (2004) was written by Jayakrishnan R on 28 Feb 2016.

Taking Lives has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kevin Carr (1,610) for Fat Guys at the Movies (419) on 17 Jan 2016

From the opening credits, it was nearly impossible to shake the feeling that Taking Lives was desperately trying to be the next Seven…

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By Laura B (721) on 05 Jun 2017

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 28 Apr 2014

I actually liked this even though it seems no one else did...and I don't even like angelina jolie…

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By Ryan W (1,236) on 16 Feb 2014

Dark and twisted enough, but just one of those films like High Crimes that you go that was good, then forget about it within an hour…

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By Ellen G (473) on 08 Dec 2014

Jolie n hawke in much younger years provide eye candy but can do little to save the gruesome plot…

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By Rosanna Y (10) on 25 Jan 2015

Very predictable and ridiculous movie. Angelina Jolie's lower lip shines in this one as the line bright spot…

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By Jo Berry (104) for Empire (3,446) on 22 Mar 2017

It's not hard to figure it out, but Caruso manages to throw in some tense moments that almost -- but sadly not quite -- make up for the film's…

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By Kong L (120) on 24 Jan 2016

1/23/2016: Just ok. It wasn't all that intriguing. Jolie was the only highlight of the film…

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By Solinvicta (47) on 23 May 2015

Aside from a horrifically miscast Ethan Hawke, Taking Lives provides more than a modicum of thrills and twists held together by a convincing…

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By Seychelle G (121) on 04 Jan 2015

Boring, could not make it past 25 minutes…

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