Black and Blue

  • A (INDIA)
  • 2019


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55 %
49 % Rotten
$ 22 Million
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Positive Reviews 43
Negative reviews 32
Average Rating 2.8/5
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1.5
It doesnt have that pulp juice, that creative energy that allows a formulaic programmer to transcend its title and tagline. Av Club
3.0
Harris, eyes blazing, brings a humanity and an urgency that serve the story maybe more than it deserves: a performance above and beyond the call of du .. EW
3.1
Black and Blue may seem familiar, but its a solid version of a story youve heard before. Rogerebert
1.5
Still, its harrowing vigor is rooted not only in its unspoken relevance but also its cinematic tautness a virtue director Deon Taylor (The Intruder) s .. Variety
3.0
She fights her way through the often hackneyed dialogue (Murders murder, dont matter who you are!) The Guardian
3.1
The films command of action defuses concerns about whether it offers a thorough social critique.
4.0
Its potentially rich thematic subject matter that this blunt action thriller simply doesnt have the sophistication or time to adequately explore. Screen Daily
1.5
Too often, the suspense dissipates between action scenes when it should be consistent and relentless, even in the quietest moments. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Given how much time Black and Blue spends on Wests footrace across town, the filmmakers clearly hoped they could bury a challenging message beneath a ..
4.5
How that comes about isnt something Im inclined to spoil, though it isnt hard to figure out whats going on or whats coming next. The New York Times
4.0
Black and Blue is the perfect choice for those looking to add an exciting new thriller to their viewing queue. Paste Magazine
3.0
The so so editing cant always keep pace, but the guts of the story seethe away and keep you glued. Telegraph
2.0
But the film that surrounds her is a clich cop in a crisis movie, part Training Day, part Assault On Precinct.. film that doesnt do the films premise ..
3.5
For a film that wants to trade on the message of providing some food for thought, Black and Blue is more of a snack than a full meal. Cinema Blend
2.0
So long as one is willing to settle for a conventionally plotted urban action movie, Black and Blue will suffice, but its fleeting bits of social comm .. One Guys Opinion
3.1
But it doesnt waste our time, modulates its chase with alternating brisk and slow pacing, hand held camera sprints interrupted by bursts of violence a .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Theres no snowballing sense of fun here, as Taylor goes dour and dim, robbing the feature of any potential action highlights. Blu Ray
1.5
However, the movie falters when pushed beyond its intriguing premise to a meaningful message. Chicago Reader
3.1
Screenwriter Peter A. Dowling doesnt quite know what to do with his corker of a premise for Black and Blue. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Lauras Review: C+ Writer Peter A. Dowlings (Flightplan) action thriller offers popcorn thrills, but it fails to delve into the titular issue.
3.0
Naomie Harris performance elevates this story of a woman who is black and blue. Plus the pacing of the movie is spot on. You Tube
2.0
This is a film that pulls off the impressive trick of being gritty and cheesy at the same time. The Times
2.0
The whole film feels like a retreat of sorts: soulfully earnest and tenderly intentioned, but also sleepy headed and hermetic, a fairy tale in amber t .. The Times
3.0
Tension holds up pretty well, though in the end the solutions seem rather more simplistic than the raft of social contradictions that the material is .. Radio Times
1.5
Enough of the flick works thanks a great deal to Harris performance. (Full Content Review for Parents Violence, Profanity, etc. also Available) Screen It
1.5
Every moment is punctuated by bombastic music and sounds that make sure the viewer doesnt miss something. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
For a film that suggests even in its title that it reflects a necessary and under discussed conversation, it falters quite tremendously. The Wrap
3.5
irector Deon Taylor (The Intruder, Traffik) keeps the action moving along at a swift enough pace to keep you on edge. Az Central
4.5
Just a fine thriller that gets by thanks to its strong performances, slick action and timely undertones. Cinema Crazed
3.0
British screenwriter Peter A Dowling (who co wrote high flying hokum Flightplan, starring Jodie Foster) doesnt show any great insight or subtlety but .. Flim List
4.5
This throws a wrench into the films pacing, but doesnt hinder it for too long. Film Inquiry
2.0
The script from Peter A. Dowling doesnt necessarily forget about the central dynamic of, well, black and blue, he just has no idea how to say anything .. Flickering Myth
2.0
As formulaic as Black and Blue is, its done with skillfully drawn characters, vivid pacing and tremendous physicality. Boston Herald
3.1
Peter A. Dowlings script overreaches, trying to connect the corruption to disasters like Hurricane Katrina and federal neglect. They dont quite pull t .. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Black and Blue (2019) | PHOTO: Sony But Peter A. Dowlings (Sacrifice) script is oddly convoluted, absurdly melodramatic and annoying didactic for the .. Movie Freak
2.0
Attempting to draw something more from Black and Blue will leave you feeling beaten and bruised. Detroit News
2.0
For a film with a bit of righteous anger, Black and Blue is a little too conventionally dramatised. So, it neither stimulates nor provokes as an edito .. Firstpost
2.0
Meanwhile, Frank Grillo delivers trademark surliness and stubbled wrath as highly strung cop with a strop Terry Malone, in a cracking support portraya .. Hey U Guys
3.0
She gets help from Mouse (Tyrese Gibson), a supermarket manager who, initially, doesnt want to get involved. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Its a showcase for Harris acting smarts and set piece clout, but Taylor could have made more of The Purges Frank Grillo as her nemesis. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.5
Echoing the societal bruises that just cant heal, the title Black and Blue distills the very specific crosshairs of its central story. Film Racket
2.0
We shall eschew spoilers, but the narrative develops exactly as youd expect, assisted by a few implausible coincidences. The Arts Desk
3.0
Only Fast & Furious actor Tyrese Gibson... is up to the task of going toe to toe with Harris when the adrenaline pumps so hard that her nervous system .. The Sun
2.5
Its a frustratingly muddled approach to a film with a premise that could say so much, and ends up saying nothing at all. Film
2.5
Alas, their strong work isnt nearly enough to save this predictable and sometimes maddeningly stupid shoot em up from landing on the B movie garbage p .. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
Entertaining, but certainly not substantive in the arresting way it could have been. Punch Drunk Critics
3.3
While Taylor directs his heart out, the film wouldnt be nearly as effective if it wasnt for Naomie Harris, who delivers one of the best performances a .. We Live Entertainment
2.0
With The Beach Bum, however, hes tipped from playful experimentation into freeform tedium. Scots Man
4.5
Race relations, police brutality, and the still forsaken state of post Katrina New Orleans is a lot of thematic heft for one movie but Black and Blue .. Original Cin
2.0
The narrative plodded so heavily as a televised cop drama pilot that doesnt know much of its age demographic or have a distinct tone. Rendy Reviews
1.5
Black and Blue represents a form of commercial and political calculation too amateurish to call irresponsible; its merely desperate. National Review
3.5
Avery doesnt just show official police reports to extract what happened in these incidents. Cultured Vultures
4.5
An intense, edge of your seat thriller, BLACK AND BLUE thrives on the energetic and frenetic performances of Naomi Harris, Tyrese Gibson, and Frank Gr ..
3.5
This is a rip roaring, fast paced thriller, with much action and no gratuitous violence. Theepoch Times
3.8
Some of the situations are contrived, its true, but that doesnt mean this actioner isnt worthwhile. Qc Times
3.8
This is the directors third suspense film released in the last 18 months after Traffik and The Intruder, and hes getting pretty good at it. Datebook Sfchronicle
2.0
A propulsive thriller that never questions its convincing female protagonists abilities or her worth. Assignment X
4.5
Naomie Harris is giving fantabulous black female Training Day Rookie and Deon Tylor knows how to get and keep butts in seats while investing audiences .. Wp Me
2.0
Gibson takes a surprisingly engaging turn as Milo; hes never going to be a great actor, but hes pretty good here.
4.5
What doesnt work is that the script isnt suited to her abilities. Entertainment Voice
2.0
Its messy whichever way you piece it together and Taylor struggles to keep all the dangling plotlines interwoven, but hes lucky to have Harris anchor .. The Only Critic
3.1
Its tendency toward overstatement gets more flagrant as it goes along. Heral
2.0
The audience has to suspend a lot of disbelief to enjoy Black and Blue and go with what the film is trying to sell you because much of it doesnt make .. Mac Guff
4.5
Real automatic weapons definitely make a bloodier mess than anything seen in this film. Parent Previews
3.0
Black and Blue is a story that should be told but really doesnt offer anything new in the way of race relations. FlickDirect
4.5
The music (Geoff Zanelli) doesnt intrude, adding just enough edge. Dwight Brown Ink
2.0
If Black and Blue had managed to be both a bust em up, knock em down action thriller that mixes in thoughtful race analysis, this could have been a ca .. Silver Screen Riot
2.5
Nothing feels remotely measured or plausible concerning Grillos over the top noxious narc or Coltons flashy and fearful gangbanger all served up too e .. Flick Feast
1.5
But Harris (and the very funny Reid Scott, who is wasted here) feels miscast in a role that doesnt utilize her wit or charm at all, and the blunt forc .. Vanyaland
2.5
After a promising start, with a strong Harris in the lead, Black and Blue gives way to a generic against time thriller. Ready Steady Cut
4.5
Simple pleasures If theres one major critique of Black and Blue, the dialogue is a tad simplistic. Showbiz Cheat Sheet
1.5
Poised to be something different, Black and Blue is sadly a misfire... KSDK
4.5
On its surface, The Informer is familiar but the plot heavy film establishes its value in the way that it unpredictably resists classification with an .. Stabroek News
3.8
Not oblivious to todays climate, Taylor injects some racial themes throughout the film but doesnt make it a sticking point. BlackFilm.com
3.8
A tense action thriller featuring the Oscar nominated Naomie Harris. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
3.0
She witnesses an execution that will implicate major players on the force. Texas Art & Film
1.5
Theres an effective, nuanced way to tell a story tackling this issue. Black and Blue does the exact opposite of that, eschewing all nuance and subtlet .. Next Best Picture
3.0
New Orleans gives it a refreshing zest and Harris is a strong enough actor to carry this film as Gibson doesnt do much. City Press (South Africa)
3.0
It doesnt completely succeed at either, as director Deon Taylor cant seem to find the right tone to satisfy either mindset. Instead, it leaves a tepid .. Akron Beacon Journal
3.0
Considering the director Deon Taylor has made a few horror films plus the recent thriller The Intruder with Dennis Quaid and Megan Goode, this isnt a .. View From The Dark
1.5
I think that people right now feel that there needs to be some serious conversation about what we can do for reconciliation between the police and the .. KCTV5 News at 9



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