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17
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3.0
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3.2
Though a screenwriter by profession, Heisserer proves to be more economical with style than storytelling.
Av Club
2.0
The script never strikes a balance between its dark drama and touches of humor.
We Got This Covered
2.0
Metaphors flow like water through a busted levee in this race against the clock thriller set amid the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina.
Time Out
4.5
In a shrewd and impressive change of pace from his gunsngear box Fast And Furious franchise, Paul Walker gets to show he has the acting chops to go al ..
Screen Daily
4.5
And ultimately, Danny Boyle isnt disciplined enough in his visual storytelling.
Collider
2.0
For all the uniqueness of its setup, Hours follows along a fairly predictable path.But its at its best when its at its most quiet.
Vulture
3.1
The film ends up being a rather ingenious survival tale crossed with a tension ratcheting gimmicksomewhat akin to Speeds bomb on a bus scenariothat ma ..
Rogerebert
3.0
Walker carries the picture almost single handedly as Nolan, a father awaiting the birth of his first child in New Orleans just as Hurricane Katrina is ..
Ny Daily News
3.0
There is promise here and if you are willing to suspend disbelief you could do far worse than this personified disaster flick with good intentions.
JoBlo
1.9
So even an action packed finale cant rescue this dramatically thin exercise in one man showmanship.At 96 minutes, Hours only seems like its hours long ..
Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
10 1 7 / 10 Under normal circumstance, this review of Hours would simply note that this is the fourth picture for actor Paul Walker in 2013, following ..
Blu Ray
3.5
The film is not without its flaws, but it does allow its star the opportunity to shake off the mantle of matinee idol and to do some intense acting, a ..
The Wrap
1.3
It doesnt help that Hours is also remarkably tranquil for a thriller.
Slant Magazine
3.5
While the breaks might be considered welcome,these surprisingly end up becoming tiresome as Rodriguez doesnt really match up to the intensity of the r ..
The New Indian Express
3.1
As it does, Walkers performance along with the film gets more and more engrossing.Sure, the setup is kind of gimmicky.
Washington Post
3.5
No speeding cars in this combination ticktock thriller and psychological study.
The New York Times
3.5
A rough assignment for any performer, the late actor rises to the challenge in one of his final performances.Hours, despite its flaws, is worth seekin ..
The Film Stage
3.5
Theres a great moment where Nolan is in the waiting room, his head down, when the wind from the storm breaks every window.Nolan doesnt flinch.
Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
As far as his legacy goes, the goofy exuberance of the Fast and Furious movies is likely to resonate much longer than the grim tedium of Hours.
Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
Making a most impressive debut as feature helmer, scripter Eric Heisserer graduates from savvy genre fare (Final Destination 5) to more mainstream mov ..
Variety
1.3
Despite the extremely dramatic nature of the situation, Nolan is essentially a passive figure.
New York Post
2.5
The films content is harder to defend.Set against Hurricane Katrina in 2005 New Orleans, Hours isnt based on a true story and has a whiff of a screenw ..
Red Eye Chicago
3.5
Every great mystery/thriller should equally clever, fun, intriguing and suspenseful.
Nyc Movie Guru
2.5
When Paul Walker was killed in a car accident a couple of weeks ago, reactions were a bit more conflicted than they often are to the tragic premature ..
The Dissolve
3.3
While its fairly slow and repetitive, Hours is a solidly directed thriller that could easily appeal to a wider audience than the art house crowd altho ..
ComingSoon
2.0
Its more a thriller than a drama, and Walker served as executive producer and star.
Ut Sandiego
3.8
But perhaps most astonishing of all is that in a film filled such terrific performances, the prevailing personality is that of Russell.
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