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Daredevil
U/A (INDIA)
2003
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Positive Reviews
46
Negative reviews
32
Average Rating
2.8
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2.0
Johnsons reliance on optical effects and secondhand fight choreography strains Daredevils personality through a Matrix filter, and it rarely succeeds ..
Av Club
1.5
Johnsons reliance on optical effects and secondhand fight choreography strains Daredevils personality through a Matrix filter, and it rarely succeeds ..
Av Club
1.5
Well, thats one Daredevil cast member up for recreating the Peacemaker intro.
We Got This Covered
4.5
pic.twitter.com/eJJkFJp7p0 Binge Watch This (@BingeWatchThis ) November 20, 2021 I fully agree.
We Got This Covered
1.5
That doesnt mean it wont ever happen, but for the time being, it seems Mr. Murdock will be staying put on the small screen.
We Got This Covered
4.5
And if youre wondering why Kingpin isnt on this list, then thats because weve already reported that Marvel wants to make further use of Vincent DOnofr ..
We Got This Covered
4.5
With all apologies to the fanboys, I cant confirm that writer/director Mark Steven Johnsons adaptation is faithful to the source, nor do I particularl ..
Austin Chronicle
3.5
All Im looking for is a good yarn, punchy action sequences, and a couple of forbidden kisses all of which Daredevil delivers mightily.
Austin Chronicle
4.0
Take that, Batman!.Finally comes a comic book adaptation which really does dare to go where Tim Burton and co merely flirted into the dark realm.
Screen Daily
4.5
But Daredevil does have a weightiness to it that doesnt make it a natural choice to binge watch.
Collider
3.8
I dont care what you say, its Supermans cape that makes him fly.Comic fans, however, study the mythology and methodology with the intensity of academi ..
Rogerebert
4.0
For those going into this flick expecting a lot of fun, prepare to enjoy although funs not the only piece of this pie.
JoBlo
3.1
Many gifted directors have taken up the kiddie reins; ironically, comic book adaptations are really an auteurs medium they demand a deft visual hand w ..
The Globe And Mail
2.8
The films mood is cynical and dark, rare commodities for such childrens adventure tale, but unfortunately the dialogue is not even up to comic book fo ..
Sover
3.0
Affleck is perfectly fine but doesnt have much range; Murdock/Daredevil seems a bit of a smug, albeit noble minded, jerk from start to finish.
Tv Guide
2.5
Mark Steven Johnsons Daredevil lands right in the middle with a dull thud; its not bad so much as it is disposable and forgettable.
Combust Ible Celluloid
2.8
Daredevil is not as good as Spider Man, but it is a solid entry in the super hero sweepstakes with a good story, decent action and charismatic actors ..
Lariat
2.8
There is little flair or wit in the storytelling.There is much to be enjoyed, however, in the visual style, which is replete with splendid imagery.
Eric Ds Nider
2.5
Nevertheless, its certainly not as entertaining, engaging or enjoyable as it should be.
Screen It
3.5
Despite the standard superhero plotline, the film has a nicely original look and feel to it.
Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju ..
Pop Matters
2.0
Well, duh) In short, the film disappoints on almost every level, though if you lower your expectations you might get a few laughs out of how bad it is ..
View London
1.3
Its a dark, gritty world, and the bloody violence is exhausting and grotesque.
Cs Monitor
2.0
And this past summer, Sam Raimis pop art take on Spider Man kept millions of moviegoers entertained with its wit and playfulness.
Film Journal
2.5
Philosophy 101 students take note: Does eliminating someone destructive create the greatest good for the greatest number, or is it essentially an act ..
Smh
2.0
Everything %u2013 but everything %u2013 happens in such a mind numbingly by the numbers fashion that the Batman ripoff ending is apt to generate not a ..
Mountain X
3.8
Ant Man and the Wasp Like its predecessor Ant Man (2015), Ant Man and the Wasp benefits substantially from its relatively low stakes.
Q Network
2.0
Much of the violence is spectacularly brutal and some of it easily imitated.
Daily Mail
2.2
The film keeps insisting that Daredevils soul is in torment, but it would be hard to think of a star who seethes with darkness less than Affleck.
Ew
4.5
Spider man is a light fun action packed romp, while Daredevil is more deep, complex, and incredible.
Cinema Crazed
3.0
Almost every comic book superhero, no matter how convoluted and lame his back story may be, is bound for the big screen.
Salon
2.0
Its darkness would be sort of cool, except it doesnt mesh with the comic book syntax and the lazy, shorthand characterizations.
Slate
1.3
Cast as something else, Affleck is still funny, but not on purpose.
Sf Gate
3.0
Spectacular set piece shunts spectacular set piece, without a strong narrative arc to hook the viewer.
Bbc
2.0
Much of the rest of Daredevil is so dark that you cant see it. I dont think youre missing a great deal.
New Yorker
1.9
Harder to explain is why a bar patron dares to crack an Irish joke at Bullseyes expense after the ghoul successfully, um, hits the bullseye a half doz ..
Slant Magazine
2.0
Its film noir crossed with psycho fever dreams, and it certainly lacks the joy and jokiness of Spider Man..On the other hand, if you like it dark, dar ..
Washington Post
3.5
Like Affleck himself, the film is perfectly satisfactory without being deeply satisfying.
Washington Post
3.1
Still, at 100 minutes, the movie is too short to develop its characters as well as it should have.
The Movie Boy
3.5
While Daredevil most definitely is targeted to the more hardcore comic fans that can show appreciation for keeping true to the comics storyline, other ..
Bullz-Eye
3.2
Sprinkle this melange with the humor relief provided by Foggy and we end up with a darkly hued but amusing bit of winter entertainment.
Reeling Reviews
1.5
The square jawed all American nice guy appeal of Christopher Reeves Superman.Ben says Thanks but no. Is it that Afflecks Matt Murdock has no personali ..
Flickfilosopher
3.1
Unfortunately, all of this angst seems more like window dressing than genuine motivation.
ReelViews
3.3
Daredevil trying to end Kingpins reign in Hells Kitchen would have made for a movie all by itself but tossing in Bullseye and Elektra shortchanged all ..
Lyles Movie Files
3.8
But Daredevil didnt have a huge budget (compared to Spider Man at least) and what it lacked in f/x it made up for with a gripping and gritty story lin ..
Hollywood
1.0
The appeal of Daredevil is almost entirely on killing people: it should be Certificate 18.
Standard
0.5
Daredevil is a complete waste of time so Im not going to waste any more time writing about it.February 14, 2003 The End top
Tony Medley
2.5
Despite the cheesy dialogue and genre cliches, fun can be had at Daredevil.
Groucho Reviews
2.5
It does nothing to stand out in its crowded, cookie cutter genre.
Spliced Wire
3.8
Spider Man is an eager to please do gooder, willing to stop criminals but in a fairly good natured way.
Reel Film
1.0
People used to move to the suburbs to save money.Now, nearly every corner of Toronto has downtown rent In Part 2 of a series looking at the urban subu ..
The Star
3.1
To its credit, the film never lags.However, for a movie with as many cheesy moments as this one has, it also takes itself far too seriously.
Deseret News
2.5
Much better than Batman & Robin, not as exciting as X Men and hardly as fun as Spider Man, this flick isnt super.
E Online
4.0
It may not have the heart of Superman, the charm of Spider Man or the thrills of X Men, but Daredevil is an engaging B movie in the tradition of good ..
Urban Cine File
1.9
The shame of this mess of a movie is that it could have been quite good.
Three Movie Buffs
1.9
The flick misses the bulls eye by such a length that nobody except hard core fanboys and leather fetishists will be panting for the promised sequel.
New York Post
1.0
With no favours done for him with an outfit thats more fetish than fantastic, hes as wooden as his stick and the film has more laugh loud moments than ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.8
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Kansas City
3.8
But first and foremost, this film is sharply sleekly perfectly edited.
Ross Anthony
4.0
Of all the feelings they express in the course of this flawed but beautiful film, one is as basic as the language of love can be.
Wsj
1.9
As the blind crime fighter of the title, Mr. Affleck wanders from one badly written scene to another trying in vain to compete with Colin Farrells sce ..
Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
Strong, grounded performances, smart writing, and hard hitting fight scenes immediately helped elevate Daredevil above fans expectations (which were a ..
Ign
4.4
Daredevil lacks the relevance and depth of X Men and the heartfelt charm of Spider Man, but it still delivers an exciting comic book ride with tragic ..
Montreal Film Journal
3.0
But after grabbing our attention with considerable style, the movie proceeds, slowly but surely, to evaporate.
News Week
3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie.
Window To The Movies
3.0
Details: 2003, USA, Cert 15, 110 mins Direction: Mark Steven Johnson Genre: Action / Crime Summary: A blind criminal lawyer seeks redress for cases he ..
Film Guardian
3.0
It seems every actor has to jump into big budget action films sooner or later, and Daredevil is Ben Afflecks entry into the genre.
Film Quips Online
2.0
Despite this casting coup, Daredevil is still more notable for its costumes than its drama.
La Times
3.2
Still, her performance is considerably more effective and engaging than Afflecks.
Decent Films
3.0
Yeah, leave out Ben Affleck and cut straight to the good stuff I say!
Scifi Movie Page
2.0
Johnson lightens the mood just often enough to relieve it of its pretensions, letting us enjoy the fun and excitement without losing its intriguing su ..
Flip Side Archive
2.5
Jon Favreau has put on some weight to shine in a Rudy esque supporting role of Murdocks lawyer partner.Additionally, if you manage to sit through the ..
Fat Guys At The Movies
1.3
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Freep
2.5
Daredevil starts off fast and snappy, like another hip spectacular comic book epic, but it lacks the storytelling verve of the better super hero movie ..
Articles Chicago Tribune
2.0
The sad verdict though is all up the movie is a washout despite nice production values, costuming and the fact this is easily the darkest superhero fl ..
Dark Horizons
2.0
But Daredevil is too busy introducing characters to have fun with this.
Toledo Blade
1.5
If the answer is no, then if you havent seen the film Ive just ruined it for you.Because the film really is that stupid.
Need Coffee
2.5
One gets the sneaking suspicion that Batman never would have embarrassed himself like this.
Nitrate Online
2.0
Most comic book movies hold too much back in hopes of a franchise but this movie resolves virtually everything plotwise.
Films Nobs
3.0
That action is excitingly staged and well paced, but it doesnt leave room for much else.
Articles Orlando Sentinel
3.0
The movie is too bad to be good, but is just awful enough to be fairly fun.
Juicy Cerebellum
3.8
There is nothing more boring, after all, than a film that refuses to give its protagonists any sense of vulnerability.
Cinema Phile
1.3
A spectacle this dour doesnt need such an apocalyptic introduction; this movie contains as many crucifixes as any three Scorsese films combined.
Articles Baltimore Sun
3.0
If nothing else, the kiddie pop gloss and soap opera sheen of Sam Raimis Spider Man have been washed off with a good dousing of gore, the kind rarely ..
Houston Press
2.5
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Charlotte
3.5
In Mark Steven Johnsons film DAREDEVIL, Ben Affleck may have the look to play the character but lacks the charm and the strength to carry the film
Black Filim
2.5
Sounds good on flimsy colored paper, but for a comic book adaptation to work onscreen there has to be decent scripting and A list production values (t ..
Auf Muth
2.0
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Tele Text
4.5
This film is brutal and it has soul.The characters resonate and delight.
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