Review of Vantage Point (2008) by Matt T — 18 Jun 2011

For the suspense fans out there. Great cinematography, great acting.

This review of Vantage Point (2008) was written by Matt T on 18 Jun 2011.

Vantage Point has generally received mixed reviews.

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At a certain point, its sheer can you top this excess, and credibility files out the window three's no reason to continue paying attention…

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This movie happened in the blink of an eye, and I couldn't keep up with it…

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By Kyle Smith (1,916) for New York Post (6,650) on 16 Jun 2017

Throws in enough hurtling bodies, screaming bullets and totaled cars that it at least holds your interest, so it passes the worth-watching-if-you're-stuck-on-an-airplane…

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The critics were too hard on this film. Very exciting and is better watching it the second time around. Worthwhile…

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