Bait

  • 2000


MOVIE IS underwhelming rewarding offensive comedic impressive
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26 %
26 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 8
Negative reviews 19
Average Rating 2.1/5
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1.8
But watching them unfold is like being at the mercy of a compulsive channel surfer who cant stop flipping between a bad UPN cop show and a stock WB si .. EW
2.0
The movie, a serviceable action comedy directed with creative energy by Antoine Fuqua, isnt much to write home about.
1.5
However, Foxx cant say the same about the deadweight that is Bait.
2.5
Still, its not pleasant, and it doesnt exactly put an audience in a laughing mood. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
The film is okay, provides enough laughs, action and drama to satisfy your average movie goer looking for a good time out. JoBlo
2.5
The script, by David Franzoni, emphasizes dialogue that doesnt sound remotely authentic; theres an overly rehearsed, theatrical quality to it (ie char .. Reel Film Reviews
2.5
Sanders doesnt know about the bug and he doesnt know about Bristol. Lariat
2.8
But this mix of comedy and action doesnt blend well, and he cant pull it off. Eric Ds Nider
1.5
Folks will soon forget Bait, but Foxx should have a rewarding career ahead of him in better films. Film Journal International ..
1.5
Of course, its not as if hes been given good material to work with. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.0
A completely derivative film, it steals its clichs from other movies but finds no ways to improve upon them. Internet Reviews
3.0
Ultimately this Bait is, as its title gives away, just another decoy thatll take you away from more substantial fare in other waters. Internet Reviews
0.5
Bait makes a fatal mistake, one this kind of movie should never make unless it actually is The Matrix or Terminator 2: Judgment Day: Its long. Salon
3.1
The controversial winner of this years Palme dOr is a film that not only challenges conventional explanation, it also defies easy analysis. Mr Brown Movies
1.9
While never an inherently terrible movie, Bait digs itself a deep grave early on, simply by its own sheer mediocrity in every aspect. The Movie Boy
2.2
Well paced, but weak on story, character, and variety, Bait is an underwhelming effort from director Anton Fuqua. Coles Mithey
0.5
While hes robbing the warehouse, theres a legitimate big league heist going down over at the New York Federal Gold Reserve. Cnn
2.5
To sum it up in critic speak, Bait doesnt stink, but its not very appetizing. Movie Habit
1.5
The film capitalizes on Foxxs comedic strengths and is better off because of it. E Online
3.1
Overall, this fun, aptly directly film would play great on TV, but on the big screen ... its just a notch above average. Ross Anthony
1.5
Blending comedy and action is a formula that works when both elements are strong, as in, say, Beverly Hills Cop or 48 Hours. In Bait, this isnt the ca .. Chron
1.5
Hutchison is so busy doing a John Malkovich impersonation as the killer, hes got me wishing for Malkovich. Film Quips Online
4.5
Its action packed, its funny and it features lots of solid thespian emoting. Jam! Movies
1.5
includes all the key ingredients for what Hollywood passes off as an urban comedy. ... The finale of Bait finds a screaming infant and his drugged mot .. James Sanford on Film
3.0
The formula is certainly typical for an urban action flick, but Foxx freshens it with his humorous, ultimately ingratiating portrayal. Rochester Goes Out
1.5
Just when Foxxs vector begins ascending, the rest of the film unfortunately banks over and starts a long slow dead stick glide. Vulture
1.5
Chock full of stock action movie moves ... and offensive stereotypes. I Film
4.5
A fast paced, edge of your seat, Saturday night kind of film one thats even, at times ... impressive.
1.5
Inside Bait, there is a decent movie desperately trying to get out, but never quite succeeding.
1.5
If you want a conflicted movie that doesnt know what it is or just wish to kill a few hours this is for you. Otherwise, keep fishing and cut Bait.
1.5
Unfortunately, Fuqua is more interested in pursuing eye candy than in directing his cast.



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