Lila & Eve

  • 2015


MOVIE IS ludicrous adequate powerless terrible convincing
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31 %
40 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 12
Negative reviews 15
Average Rating 2.5/5
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2.0
They bring along a revolver for protection, though it doesnt take long for the trigger to get pulled. Av Club
3.0
Alas, even a promising premise and a fine actress like Davis cant save an increasingly ludicrous plot. EW
1.3
Instead of the rage, anger and emotional confusion this material should inspire in viewers, they will mostly be veering between bad laughs and utter b .. Rogerebert
2.0
The movie drags on, slowly taking viewers on a trip that doesnt ultimately feel like it has much payoff. Common Sense Media
3.5
Because lets face it: Davis is the reason this movie stands to be something more than a straight to oblivion telepic. Variety
3.1
The film ultimately succeeds as a convincing social plea, but fails as compelling cinema.
1.9
This paves the way for a string of Death Wish style vigilante justice and a rapidly rising body count.Davis is an excellent actress, and her poignant ..
1.0
They should have made this an outright sequel and called it Enough, Already. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
The main, and perhaps the only, reason to see the revenge thriller Lila and Eve, a shallow, cut rate Thelma and Louise, is for the thunderous lead per .. The New York Times
1.0
Frustrated over the justice systems handling of the fatal drive by shooting of her eldest son, single Atlanta mom Lila (Davis) proceeds to take the la ..
3.0
What is vital is Davis wrenching performance as a mother whos done everything right, but remains powerless to keep her children safe. Then theres Lope .. Ny Daily News
2.5
But a mid point twist is particularly ridiculous, and in an attempt to reconcile this turning point, the final act of the movie becomes a mess. Philly
2.0
The rest of the cast is adequate, but no more than that, and technically the film is merely competent, with Wyatt Garfields camerawork not always capt .. One Guys Opinion
3.5
If you were to hear that theres a new street crime revenge thriller that pairs up a grown up recent Oscar nominee/beloved TV star with Jennifer Lopez, .. Village Voice
1.9
But when grief gives way to rage and revenge, this promising character piece turns into a real head slapper. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
When teenage Stephon is killed in a drive by shooting, his mother, Lila, slips into a paralyzing grief. Blu Ray
3.5
Unfortunately, a quiet day and date rollout seems to all but condemn the film to immediate oblivion. The Wrap
2.5
Davis manages to deliver a moving, deeply humane performance, enlivened by moments of relaxed, earthy humor, despite her characters tragic circumstanc .. Film Journal
1.3
Viola Davis lets her Charles Bronson flag fly in Lila and Eve, a ludicrous revenge thriller that should have been called, Stop! New York Post
2.0
Theres something endearing about a film embracing its audiences desire to laugh alongside it rather than at. The Film Stage
3.5
There might not be a lot thats unsurprising here, but even the bits that should be cheesy never descend into the silliness they might have and often d .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Two women take the law into their own hands after the system fails them. Oregon Live
2.5
Its Viola Davis who stays on top throughout, giving Lila enough grounding that you do feel some semblance of pity for her come the films denouement. Film Ink
5.0
Also, this is a mainstream thriller that acknowledges the inner lives of women of color over the age of 40. The Stranger
2.5
If you dont feel like going to the multiplex, you can easily order it on demand. Refinery 29
4.0
In this it becomes less a fantasy than a cautionary tale about what we lose when so much is taken from us that can never be recovered. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
If its possible for an actress to be an open emotional wound on legs, Davis is. Daily Herald
2.3
For all the care and attention given to Lila and the support group, the script is filled with one dimensional characters. Davis can make it work, but .. Crave Online
3.8
But the movie has much more in mind than purveying violent thrills. Seattle Times
2.0
It has a clever twist and offers subtle commentary that allows it to be more than just a maternal revenge flick. Reel Talk Online
3.0
Save your time, save your money, and most importantly, save your little heart from breaking over what this film couldve been. Willamette Week
3.5
The footage rolls to an ending that is satisfying and makes the time it takes to watch this crime thriller evolve worth the effort. Dwight Brown Ink



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