Review of Vantage Point (2008) by Prashant V — 17 May 2011

Intriguing! Innovative filming I've ever seen !

This review of Vantage Point (2008) was written by Prashant V on 17 May 2011.

Vantage Point has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lawrence Toppman (1,654) for Charlotte Observer (1,670) on 08 Oct 2016

Three-fourths of a terrific thriller, which in this dreary run of winter movies seemed like clear spring water to this parched traveler…

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By Carrie Rickey (1,198) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 15 Dec 2017

Because Vantage Point is really a concept movie, the actors are not much more than pawns on the chessboard: They move one square at a time…

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By F B (850) on 21 Jul 2014

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By Jesse O (1,397) on 17 Jul 2017

The repetitive nature of the film undermines any of the thrills of watching a terrorist attack unfold from differing perspectives…

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By Maitland Mcdonagh (2,150) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 23 Jun 2016

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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By Niall H (11) on 29 Jun 2014

I love Matthew Fox, and Forest Whitaker, I can't wait for this one…

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By Noname (709) on 04 Nov 2014

Loved the multiple perspectives on the same scenario. However, it did lack the big, I can't believe I missed that moment…

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By Brandon S (2,121) on 10 Jul 2017

Rashomon this is not, but, for an intriguingly plotted, suitably entertaining thriller, this thing works pretty well…

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By Austin G (601) on 20 Jun 2015

One of the most frustrating films I've ever seen in my life…

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