Apostle

  • 2018


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Average Rating 3.3/5
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4.0
Ultimately, this chilling fever dream elevates what could have been merely a violent take on a strange but fascinating little story.Apostle demonstrat .. Den Of Geek
1.5
This isnt the quiet, contemplative English gent sauntering through the open grey capped landscape that youd expect to be at the centre of your standar .. Den Of Geek
2.0
After all, youll know within 30 minutes stumbling onto it whether you want to keep following its unsettling descent into blood soaked madness or pick .. EW
3.8
Im not sure Apostle quite justifies its 130 minute running time, but you have to say this about it: Its like nothing else you could include in your an .. Rogerebert
2.0
Anyone familiar with the brutal martial showdowns of Indonesian thriller The Raid: Redemption and its sequel will go into Apostle expecting the wrong .. Indie Wire
2.5
A Gothic horror mystery thats less like an adrenaline shot to the heart than a rusty, hand cranked drill to the skull. Variety
3.5
Blood reds splash atop leafy greens and dull colonization simplicity with scenic ferocity. We Got This Covered
4.0
And just about everything does; Evanss maximalist more is more ethic piles on one Grand Guignol spectacle after another, building to an operatic, hall .. The Guardian
3.0
But, given the rise of the far right in Hungary at the moment, this is a timely tussle with a nations collective sense of shame. The Guardian
2.5
The films victims are simply pawns in a super gory bacchanal, which is aesthetically striking but emotionally dull.
0.5
Itll make you groan and grimace through the torment, but it will get your heart racing in all the right ways, even when it occasionally stumbles over .. Collider
4.5
Unfortunately, Apostle isnt a total home run however, and the script falls apart in places, leaving a lot to be desired when character arcs veer off c .. Collider
1.5
But it is a lot stranger, and more disturbing, than you might expect. Vulture
4.5
The Grand Guignol factor climbs throughout the final third, but while climactic battles are violent, they never really thrill. The Hollywood Reporter
4.1
The movie effectively builds suspense about all this until the final act explodes in a bonkers and thrilling ride that pulls Apostle away from the thr .. IGN
3.0
We may be in a flourishing moment for cross genre hybridization, but not every story needs both a creepy cult and a malevolent spirit to sell two hour ..
2.0
A muddled Wicker Man inspired horror that has bursts of style, but fails to find depth beneath its blood spewing surface.
3.0
Apostle blends atmospheric storytelling with grisly brutality to mixed results, but makes for an effectively nasty (and bizarre) horror movie overall. Screen Rant
2.0
Evans stayed close to home for 2014s The Raid 2, an overlong sequel that worked to up the intensity of the series, placing direct attention on ways to .. Blu Ray
2.5
...the movie suffers from an exceedingly (and excessively) deliberate pace that slowly but surely renders its myriad of positive attributes moot... Reel Film Reviews
1.0
Gareth Evans, the director of the Raid films, squanders audience anticipation and the talents of Dan Stevens in this potty brained Wicker Man revamp ( .. The Times
3.5
Sex and Skin: None, really, which is probably the only saving grace for this movie that treats women poorly enough as it is.Our Take: By side stepping .. Decider
3.5
This isnt to say that Apostle is a flawless victory far from it, in fact but its a worthy (and necessary) stepping stone for a filmmaker who will only .. Hindustan Times
4.5
These tensions boil over soon enough, and it isnt pretty for anyone involved. Film Inquiry
3.0
Starring Dan Stevens, Michael Sheen, Mark Lewis Jones, Lucy Boynton, Bill Milner. Flim Threet
2.0
Instead of the jaw dropping spectacle of pencak silat, there is a teeth gritting savagery on display here. The Film Stage
3.5
When combined with Evans rather astute knack for creeping horror, Apostle becomes one hell of a visual feast, punishing yet rewarding its audience in .. Birth Movies Death
3.5
Apostle barrels into a climax that is an explosion of violence, drama, and blood blood blood.These are the grisly bits that genre fans will tune in fo .. Pajiba
1.5
Upholding all this is cogent storytelling serviced by memorable action scenes. Firstpost
2.0
For a movie as grisly as Apostle, this is hardly inconsequential. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
Its not exactly for the faint of heart, and its wild zinging from plot point to plot point can get tiring. Vox
3.5
Apostle is not what anyone would call a particularly focused film as a genre hybrid, it is often pulled in two or three different directions at once b .. Film School Rejects
4.0
The Raid and its sequel are two of the fastest, toughest, most brutal action movies ever made, and have turned the genre world on its head. Ner Dist
4.0
Apostle contains all the essential elements of religious horror, but crucially distinguishes itself through the conclusions the director draws. Lw Lies
4.0
And theres a shitload to enjoy in this intensely dark, savagely gory and wonderfully imaginative horror. Flicks
3.0
It posits that no one religion is any worse or different than the next, and that like that tired idiom about guns gods dont kill people. Screen Crush
3.5
The film, starring a Dan Stevens that emanates charisma, is not afraid of taking risks when combining genres in constant evolution.
3.5
When the film finally delves into horror, the pace picks up, but it felt like Apostle was missing the momentum that made Evans previous films so engag .. Daily Dot
4.3
Despite Apostle shining in all of its grim and gripping glory, there lacks a sense of opportune action and keeps its characters at arms distance from .. Film
4.5
That being said, when the film does get violent, it doesnt hold back. Ign
4.0
Make no mistake, Apostle isnt a slam, bam, action filmits a thought provoking, taut thriller with great visuals and performances. Io9 Gizmodo
1.5
Netflix Apostle weds its folk horror sensibilities with an uncommon brutality. News Week
2.0
But for all his rough hewn heroism, Thomas is little more than a scowling vessel through whom the storys many haphazard ideas can flow. Film Avclub
4.5
Whats the genre.If 1970s British horror is its own separate genre, this film is squarely in it. The Verge
3.5
Netflixs Apostle has everything it should need to be one of the years best horror films. Cbr
3.0
For everything that works, Apostle never quite delivers on its promise. Scifi Now
3.5
Gareth Evans pivot from martial arts understands cult fervor has its own fighting stance and frantic energy. Action bursts here feel both like concess .. Mid West Film Journal
3.5
Apostle isnt an action movie and its not exactly a horror movie either, though there are sudden bursts of violence and supernatural terrors to be foun .. Thril List
3.0
But as Apostle approaches its climax, it becomes increasingly convoluted and eventually strains credulity and patience. Battleship Pretension
4.0
I admire a filmmaker and a film that can keep the viewer on his toes, but with this film what could be masterful misdirection occasionally feels more .. Screen Anarchy
4.5
From there its an unrelenting thrill ride full of blood, gore, guts, and death. Bloody Disgusting
4.5
Maybe Stevens doesnt mean to say anything with his post Downton projects. The Week
4.0
The result is a film thats lengthy and rich, but also one that moves at a surprisingly brisk and rewarding pace. The Gate
2.5
A great idea thats not well executed. Apostle stays in a safe area while portraying a horror story that should be more graphic in style.
3.8
When the final hour kicks in, the movie doesnt crash and burn, there are still good moments, but it feels convoluted and messy in comparison. What I Watched Tonight
3.0
The second half of the film, however, isnt nearly as effective as the first. ComicBook.com
4.5
The terror of Apostle rarely lets up, spinning an inescapable web of frighteningly violent organised religion. Father Son Holy Gore
3.0
Gareth Evanss gory slow burn horror/thriller patiently drills its images and themes of idolatry into your head.
3.0
So Erisden is an insular microcosm and staging ground for the grandest of themes, as Evans continues to expand his craft and ideas under genres differ .. Vod Zilla
4.5
Apostle is another fantastic entry to their catalog, with an amazing cast and a captivating story. Jordy Reviews It
4.0
But it isnt long before things turn suspicious in this sleepy, religious town. Nightmare on Film Street
4.5
Apostle is a chilling horror tale presented in a visceral yet grounded way in story and visuals.
4.5
Gareth Evans slow burn, fantastical horror film...is truly a grim fairy tale.



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