A Walk Among the Tombstones

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  • 2014


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Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.0
In fact, A Walk Among The Tombstones is a movie thats easier to appreciate for its framesboth visual and narrativethan what it puts in them. Av Club
2.0
(The Master) to create a darkly beautiful, tilt focused picture of wintry Brooklyn. EW
4.4
Besides being a dynamite thriller, it gives something not insubstantial as an extra. Rogerebert
3.0
The overall sense of dread and rage is strong, even if the movie is too long to be terribly suspenseful. Common Sense Media
2.5
Otherwise, Frank orchestrates the more straightforward thriller setpieces with a good deal of panache and style. Variety
3.5
A Walk Among The Tombstones is NOT the movie youre expecting, mainly because its a damn fine criminal drama. We Got This Covered
1.0
Indeed, the biggest surprise is the fact that, even after all this time, Neeson still cant do a decent American accent. The Guardian
2.0
Neesons authoritative air gives this the thin veneer of class, but it remains a tacky, suspect affair. The Guardian
1.9
Guns are something of a necessary evil to Frank, just as his wonky, familiar moralism and tinny humanism seems to be necessities to cover up the lack ..
2.5
The look, style and smarts of A Walk Among the Tombstones seem like such a refreshingly toned down departure from the outlandishness of Neesons Taken ..
4.0
It is nice seeing Neeson playing an old fashioned private eye less martial arts action pummelling the bad guys and more gumshoe pounding the streets. Screen Daily
3.5
Nonetheless, the movie is classic Liam Neeson and like any good thriller, keeps you guessing till the end. ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Unfortunately audiences, perhaps overloaded by Neeson, skipped one of the best films hes made in this action run. Collider
2.0
Its clear from the sunless palette and the measured, one thing after another pacing that Frank loves Blocks work, and that goes a long way. The perfor .. Vulture
3.0
Less impressive in terms of plotting and characterizations, the film should have a strong box office opening, but its relentlessly downbeat tone and r .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Tombstones is less homage than a cliched retread of the tried and true.
3.0
Mr. Frank doesnt shy away from the storys horrors, and you may never want to visit a butcher shop again. The New York Times
3.2
And those skillsthe ability to kick ass while remaining cool, calm and emotionally detachedhave turned up repeatedly in recent offerings like Non Stop .. Paste Magazine
3.4
But while Universals crime thriller is mostly boilerplate stuff, the prospect of Neeson intimidating people for two hours hasnt quite lost its edge ye .. IGN
5.0
A Walk Among the Tombstones is grim and sometimes ghastly, but its heartbeat is gentle and patient. E Film Critic
2.0
He is self aware and humorous as an off the production line maverick in the Taken series and in latest thriller, Non Stop. Telegraph
1.0
Truly this stuff is so unpleasant it makes you want to stay home, lock the door and never come out
3.8
The film could get all warm and fuzzy about this, but doesnt, as the young man proves a capable sidekick. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Like a good butchers cleaver, its weighty, solid and sharp an effective matching of director and star in what is hopefully the first of a new film ser ..
3.0
First, the films set in 1999 New York.The city is edgy, with Y2K worries and only a few years into experiencing less crime in the streets. Ny Daily News
2.0
Coasting on Liam Neeson with a gun marketability inspired by the Taken franchise, this slow burn Noir film offers little in the way of action, and ult .. Screen Rant
3.1
Set in the late nineties, the story sees Scudder, a recovering alcoholic and ex cop, hired by a drug dealer to find the men who abducted his wife. The Globe And Mail
3.8
It has the steady pace of a police procedural, with a flawed but noble hero and the colorful lowlifes that populate any hard boiled mystery scribes wo .. Philly
3.5
Nonetheless, the movie is classic Liam Neeson and like any good thriller, keeps you guessing till the end.
3.0
It all leads to a tense final reel, with a showdowna series of showdowns, actuallyall decked out in blood and gore. One Guys Opinion
2.5
The plot has psych homosexual elements straight out of the 1950s. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
The action pic remains credible and exciting, with a solid thoughtful performance by the mentally tormented alcoholic ex detective played by Liam Nees .. Sover
3.8
TJs inclusion is supposed to reveal Scudders concealed humanity but, as developed, it doesnt work. ReelViews
3.0
10 1 5 / 10 Its been a busy year for Liam Neeson, with A Walk Among the Tombstones his fifth picture of 2014. Blu Ray
3.0
As usual, Neeson gives a more thoughtful performance than the material deserves. Chicago Reader
3.1
Whats lacking is cohesion between the two.A Walk Among the Tombstones only connects the strands in the climax, but when it does, the movie creates a p .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford Ex NYPD cop, now unlicensed PI Matt Scudder (Liam Neeson, Taken) isnt too keen on the idea of helping heroin trafficker ..
3.1
CLOSE USA TODAY movie critic Claudia Puig tells you whether to Catch It, Rent It, or Skip It in this weeks edition of The Screening Room.Liam Neeson p .. Usa Today
3.1
Writer/director Frank does a superb job of immediately capturing the viewers attention, as A Walk Among the Tombstones opens with an engrossing stretc .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Only Liam Neeson can wear a brown corduroy car coat with such menace or give off such world weary ennui just before going into action. A Walk Among th .. The Times
2.0
This is modern, gritty film noir storytelling. The world is utterly corrupt in this story, except for the detective with his own code of honor. Lariat
3.5
Nothing spectacular but solidly done and thankfully feeling a bit out of the recent ordinary, the film rates as a 6 out of 10. Screen It
2.0
The film portrays grimy, late 1990s Brooklyn in atmospheric fashion, throwing in shots of run down tenements, graffiti strewn walls, disused parking l .. Independent
4.0
The triumph of geek culture is an illusion of triumph; its just another way to be boughtand to like it. Pop Matters
3.0
That scene just about sums up whether youll want to watch writer director Scott Franks lurid, ultra grim procedural. The Wrap
1.9
A Walk Among the Tombstones feels like one of its villains: spiteful, sadistic and amoral. News Day
2.5
Mainly because everyone got bored with em and stopped watching em. New York Post
3.0
Analog horrors and heroism trump the turn of the millennium Y2K fears that lurk throughout A Walk Among the Tombstones, Scott Franks sturdy adaptation .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
But good news: This time its A Walk Among the Tombstones, and Scott Franks atmospheric thriller is a step up from Neesons usual shoot em ups. Az Central
3.5
Liam Neeson is quite possibly the sturdiest 62 year old in the movies. Smh
1.5
Liam Neesons good performance only just elevates the general seen it before ness, including a risible appropriation of womens pain for mens redemption ..
4.4
Frank has shrewdly chosen Liam Neeson to play Scudder and Neeson is terrific in the role, wholly believable as a not overly sentimental ex cop who has .. Toronto Star
2.0
A Walk Among the Tombstones Katherine McLaughlin 17 September 2014 Misjudged thriller starring Liam Neeson thats unintentionally amusing Liam Neeson t .. Flim List
3.0
The gruesome nature of the exposition may be inevitable but there is an element of sensationalism about it; it left me feeling rather grubby.
2.5
Susan Grangers review of A Walk Among the Tombstones (Universal Pictures) Mystery novelist Lawrence Blocks world weary detective Matthew Scudder comes .. Susang Ranger
3.5
This isnt Taken.Its a dark cellar, and your eyes may need time to adjust. Movies
3.0
Sometimes you dont need to see what is happening to understand how horrifying it is, and this movie understands that, wielding atmosphere as its secre .. Flickering Myth
4.0
You will find yourself guessing what comes next.Since it is a predictable story, you are not really going to enjoy the way the plot develops. Book My Show
3.5
Five low budget Neeson thrillers Taken and its sequel, plus Unknown, The Grey and Non Stop have earned more than $1 billion at the worldwide box offic .. Time
2.0
Meet private detective Matt Scudder.Youre going to be seeing more of him. Boston Herald
3.0
A Walk Among The Tombstones may sound like a flinty western but it is a dour thriller with Neeson as Matt Scudder, a brooding, booze sodden cop turned .. Express
3.0
One of the more mature, sharp outings as of late not only for Neeson, but for the genre in general, despite a few shortcomings, heres a drama more des .. The Film Stage
2.5
Teaming a tarnished hero with violated bad guys is a compelling idea, and ought to make for more sparks than we get here. Boston Globe
2.5
But rarely has that connection the abuse or murder of a woman or women kickstarting a mans emotional and spiritual journey been so explicit as it is i .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
But something else is going on here.The promo sells A Walk Among the Tombstones as a violent thriller during which Liam Neeson punches one hoodlum thr .. The Irish Times
3.0
Youll walk away almost certain that youve seen a decent thriller, but your thoughts may stumble on the word thrill. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Like Scudder, Tombstones is quiet, unpretentious and ultimately pretty effective. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Exciting, in places, though a stranger to subtlety, it ticks all the genre boxes, but theres something about its knowing noirisms that feels superfici .. Total Film
4.0
Almost annually since his breakout hit, Taken, in 2008, Neeson has come out with a terrific thriller and this one does not disappoint. Tony Medley
3.1
At one point in the new crime thriller A Walk Among the Tombstones, a character asks Liam Neesons private eye what it takes to be a good detective. Groucho Reviews
3.5
It is a relentlessly grim and mostly humorless picture, buoyed by strong performances and an effective ticking clock scenario. Forbes
3.5
Taken 3 is the one you probably should be worried about For this very strong thriller is the best thing Neeson has been involved with for years. Herald Sun
3.1
But it does all make it easier to take and make us even hope that Blocks formidable Scudder is going to be back for good and better. Nj
2.0
Being unhinged and psychotic is effective, but they seem too light hearted at times to fully believe in. Hey U Guys
3.0
Its easy for a 60 year old to look out of place doing stunt work; Neeson never looks out of place. Oregon Live
3.0
A Walk Among the Tombstones does a fantastic job introducing its capable and engaging main character, but it bungles the execution of the films narrat .. Film School Rejects
3.8
And of course, Neeson does it all with the effortlessly badass charm heis been working onscreen since Taken. Movies Tv Guide
4.5
But make no mistakethis is a genre exercise with uncommon craftsmanship and a heavy heart. Maki At The Movies
4.0
The mystery portion of A Walk Among the Tombstones isnt all that original, though appropriate brooding, fitting music, and effectual suspense dot the ..
3.0
A Walk Among the Tombstones carries its B movie thrills with aplomb. Cine Vue
3.8
Its this more serious gloom and more graphic depictions of violence that really separates this film from Neesons other more outlandish parts.Those loo .. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
Sure, the film is littered with clichAs, but a towering performance from Neeson and some delicate artistry from writer turned director Scott Frank (sc .. Digital Spy
3.0
That said, he is a reassuring cinematic presence and its never boring watching him kick ass. Flicks
1.9
Liam Neeson has a particular set of skills, but choosing worthwhile projects is no longer one of them. Stl Today
4.0
Yes, Lone Scherfigs new drama will grind the gears of any down at heel Labour voter or red top reader, but a sturdy film dwells in its 107 minutes too .. Independent Ie
3.0
But A Walk Among the Tombstones is no cerebral cop drama, and promptly settles down into a formulaic but perfectly watchable psycho thriller. Independent Ie
4.0
Point of view shots, terrific use of the full frame and a stalking camera really make you feel youre with him every rain soaked and grisly step of the .. Stuff
3.5
Despite this effort, though, the film still isnt terribly much good. Ar Kansas Online
3.5
With its easy bows to old school noir and its fresh from Fincher sense of grimness, A Walk Among the Tombstones is a somewhat decent thrill ride. Film Racket
3.1
Image: Atsushi Nishijima / Universal Pictures A Walk Among the Tombstones, the sophomore directorial outing of veteran screenwriter Scott Frank, is al .. Christianity Today
4.0
Its a brooding, compelling performance by Neeson, who still has an intensity that can simmer, but also a comic timing that can surprise. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Although bogged down by too many plot points, A Walk Among the Tombstones works as a gritty crime thriller that features a refreshingly compelling Lia .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.5
But its the sort of modest yet thoroughly satisfying potboiler that, with time, begins to accrue a reputation among aficionados as a minor classic of .. The Dissolve
3.0
A Walk Among the Tombstones Synopsis An ex NYPD cop and recovering alcoholic haunted by regrets, Matt Scudder (Liam Neeson) has a lot to make up for. Movie Web
3.0
Even so, itll keep you on the edge of your seat riding the same ride weve ridden with Liam Neeson before. Hollywood Chicago
1.5
But the piece brings nothing inventive to the table, and many of its recycled elements are beyond shop worn. Cinemix Tape
2.0
Alonsos eye hurts, but he and Dave still have plenty to say about movie stars who cant convincingly wash dishes and death by Footloose. Bitly
4.0
The end result captures the ephemeral nature of creativity, simultaneously letting us peek inside Caves mind while preserving the alchemical beauty of .. Scots Man
4.0
A Walk Amongst the Tombstones is a multiple throwback, and a pleasing one at that. The Ooh Tray
3.0
A Walk Among the Tombstones feels like a po faced knockoff of mid decade fare like Se7en. Movie Mezzanine
2.0
But the movie isnt much to look atit has none of the big budget gloss of other films in this blockbuster genreand its a little slow in places, too. reason
3.1
A Walk Among the Tombstones certainly isnt bad, and it will make an excellent Netflix streaming option on some chilly Saturday night in the near futur .. Clclt
3.5
For all its slick contemporary surface and fashionably nasty trimmings its really a throwback to the age of 1940s noir. The Australian
5.0
A nail chewing, intense and chilling thriller as riveting as Silence of the Lambs. Tri City Herald
4.0
Non Stop may have seen Liam Neeson take to the skies to play a grizzled air marshal but it wasnt 30,000 feet away from Taken On A Plane. Daily Star
2.5
In fact, youre watching something forgettable, merely the latest packaging around the popular Liam Neeson action figure. Toronto Sun
3.3
Action fans can rest easy with the knowledge that TOMBSTONES isnt some kind of existential drama. This is also one of its weaknesses. Daily Film Fix
2.5
That doesnt stop this from being a serviceable grownup crime drama. Qc Times
4.5
I say its simple.But not every Neeson movie cares enough to do it. Grant Land
4.0
Based on Lawrence Blocks series of novels, Neesons Scudder is more than just a guy with a particular set of skills. Blog Bullz Eye
2.0
Theres also a weird streak of nastiness here that doesnt wind up going anywhere. Assignment X
2.5
For all of the backstory and the marginal characters, A Walk Among the Tombstones feels too much like a week spent watching CBS crime procedurals that .. Tulsa World
3.1
The film ultimately is too serious minded for its own good, though. Am Ny
4.0
The only outstanding aspects to this unthrillng thriller is another stalwart lead performance by go to action guy Liam Neeson and a surprising amount .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
A good old fashioned crime thriller.Thats what we needed about now. Movie Chambers
2.0
Neeson brings his usual action man gravitas, but tempers it with a little humour and more old school police work than he does in the Taken movies. Richard Crouse
3.0
Matt Scudder is a classic noir character ... Liam Neeson wears him like a second skin, exuding a lethargy that makes Scudder more interesting than he .. Mac Guff
2.5
Unfortunately, the final climax nullifies most meaningful impressions of the film. Impulse Gamer
2.0
For all its strengths, A Walk Among the Tombstones consistently falls victim to the Achilles heel of any film based on a pulpy piece of airport fictio .. Willamette Week
3.5
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3.5
The movie takes its sweet time arriving at its destination, and its penchant for revealing clues instead of inserting mindless action sequences is qui .. Schmoes Know
4.1
Franks film is much more of a noir outing than a straight action feature, and Neeson slips right into the tone and feel of the hard boiled detective o .. Film.com
2.0
And the 62 year old Neeson commands our attention every step of the way, demonstrating that crime genre filmmaking is still very much a country best s .. Metro Times
2.0
Apart from the runtime theres little to distinguish this from an episode of any run of the mill TV cop drama. Little White Lies
4.0
But unlike so many of its genre, Tombstones has a sobering darkness that doesnt dance on their graves.Maybe its the misty melancholy in Neesons Irish .. Saportare Port
4.4
Rough hewn and weary, Liam Neeson brings his very particular set of acting skills to the role of Matthew Scudder in this dark mystery thriller... Commercial Appeal
1.5
A moody standalone thriller with some unique tweaks to the formula. L.A. Biz
2.0
They dont make movies like A Walk Among The Tombstones anymore... and maybe thats a good thing. Bad Ass Digest
3.0
Its about his capacity to stride along with a willing gait in every frame, and his endlessly intriguing face a beautifully broken slab of marble that .. O Canada
2.0
Even the films title makes little sense unless it refers to how lifeless the acting, writing and direction are. Fres Nobee
3.0
His attempts at visual style refrigerate the action instead of heating it up. Oc Register
4.5
What could be Liam Neesons newest franchise gets off to a decent start with this Lawrence Block mystery adaptation. The Movie Minute
4.5
This is a fantastic and gritty thriller, and its definitely a full on slow burn...a mystery thriller in the classic, film noir sense. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.0
Fans of the actors recent action flicks Taken, Unknown, Non Stop may not appreciate the films heavy reliance on dialogue but heres a blockbuster with .. Daily Record
3.8
Liam Neeson reminds that he can be just as captivating to watch creating a complex character as he is beating bad guys up. The Movie Report
3.8
This smart, lean, tough and, yeah, talky flick has been very shrewdly and knowingly directed/adapted by Scott Frank (who wrote The Wolverine), who kno .. Play Boy
4.5
I recommend it for anyone who wants a good thriller. Or, anyone who wants to learn how to kill a man three ways with one hand. Take your pick. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
2.0
No matter what happens, the 62 year old star holds everything together by sheer personality. Charlotte Observer
4.5
An excellent suspense thriller Director Scott Frank, who adapted the novel by Lawrence Block, has crafted an excellent suspense thriller. Times of Malta
3.0
This is a movie about violent, twisted people, although much of the violence is left to the imagination rather than depicted. Neils Entertainment Picks
3.1
Yes, its his chance at redemption.At this point, Neeson could perform this character in his sleep, but delivers all of the requisite anger, complete w .. Dcw50
2.0
It doesnt have the cathartic kick of Taken, but its not as ludicrous, either. The Concourse Deads
3.0
For part of the promenade, A Walk Among the Tombstones is an enjoyable one, but once we get to the series of finales its clear that in the end its pro .. ScreenAnarchy
3.0
Overlong with a labyrinthine plot but Liam Neesons performance makes viewing worthwhile. Compuserve
4.5
Neeson and Franks careful craftsmanship feel destined to have a long, deserved half life. Portland Mercury
4.5
We may have seen this movie a hundred times before, but Neeson treats it like its brand new, and like its not pulp but literature.
4.5
Of course, settle down isnt the next thing on the killers to do list. The Script Lab
4.5
Its nothing new, but its a solid rendition of a modern day detective story. What really makes it click is that each suspect is a full character. Nuke The Fridge



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