Ashby

  • 2015


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46 %
52 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 7
Negative reviews 10
Average Rating 2.5/5

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1.5
Rourke, whose face has become an inexpressive waxwork in recent years, doesnt do much with whats already a pretty undercooked role. EW
1.9
The film displays little ability to utilize Ashbys violent actions for means other than high concept fodder and out of place bloodshed.
3.0
ASHBY isnt a perfect indie but its a very decent one and the best thing Rourkes done in years. JoBlo
1.5
But after some initial trepidation hes come to admire Ashby all the same. One Guys Opinion
4.5
It doesnt hurt to have excellent support from the likes of Emma Roberts (as Eds love interest Eloise) and Sarah Silverman, surprisingly winning as Eds .. Village Voice
3.0
As uneven as the movie is, it does manage to find a few pockets of compelling behavior to explore. Blu Ray
1.5
Is he a heroic patriot or a sociopath The movie doesnt dare ask, but Mr. Rourkes gruff, sentimental performance suggests a little of both, tilting tow .. The New York Times
4.5
The filmmaker doesnt treat the resulting bits of action as opportunities for Grosse Pointe Blank style physical comedy in fact, nothing here is treate .. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Its a quirky life lessons setup that, while occasionally earning deadpan laughs, tries for but never achieves Wes Andersons patented mixture of the ar .. Los Angeles Times
1.5
Crusty Ashby isnt really interested in being interviewed, let alone tagged as an old person. Variety
4.5
A smart, funny, and fresh variation on an age old cinema trope is sparked by Mickey Rourkes richest performance to date. Film Journal International ..
1.5
Ashby is engaging enough, and features strong performances by Rourke and Roberts, but its not a film that will linger on the mind for very long.
0.5
Women cant teach boys to become men, so the reformed assassin has become the potential (movie) ticket to seeing a satisfactorily performed forging of .. Theepoch Times
4.5
See Ed isnt your typical nerdy guy, he doesnt come with suspenders and glasses and a pocket protector. Bust
4.5
A genre blending adventure which somehow successfully combines elements of the coming of age and last hurrah formulas. Baret News Wire
1.5
Ashby has occasional heartwarming moments but isnt well rounded enough to understand its own journey. Movies With Mae
1.5
While a pleasing attempt at a feature debut, its hard to imagine Ashby will have too much staying power past its theatrical release. Cinemacy



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