Max Payne

  • 2008


MOVIE IS exciting unable cinematic entertaining
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18 %
16 % Rotten
$ 87 Million
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Positive Reviews 22
Negative reviews 71
Average Rating 2.0/5
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2.0
While its asking too much for him to save a fashionably bleak, derivative, nonsensical film like Max Payne, his tight lipped, inaccessible performance .. Av Club
4.5
Its themes of action and sci fi are such that it needs to have a fast, impactful tone that grabs from the off and doesnt let go. Den Of Geek
1.5
As for Chris Bridges, AKA Ludacris, hes the only non actor in the film, so you cant expect much from him. Den Of Geek
1.5
As for Chris Bridges, AKA Ludacris, hes the only non actor in the film, so you cant expect much from him. Den Of Geek
1.5
It gives you plenty to do, and even beyond the gimmick of bullet time, theres a lot to enjoy. Den Of Geek
2.0
Max Payne has the hollow part down pat, but theres nothing active about it. EW
1.0
A bloody yet pale imitation of stylish action films likeand the brilliant action choreography of John Woo is an effects loaded action film thats surpr .. Common Sense Media
1.5
Unfortunately, only the most forgiving of fans will find this particularly convoluted outing more interesting than anything in previous installments. Austin Chronicle
1.7
John Moore directs the hell out of the action, while Jonathan Selas glistening photography captures the snow and rain that fall on these bloody New Yo .. Time Out
1.3
Its meticulously composed cinematographyin which the camera regularly circles Paynes cartoonishly stern, stationary face, and a slow motion shot of th ..
5.0
Cohen leaves court.(Video: Jenny Starrs/The Post; photo: Getty Images) The actions of President Trumps longtime attorney Michael Cohen appear to be dr ..
1.5
This cinematic adaptation doesnt expend much energy trying to elevate the flimsy source material. Screen Daily
0.5
As shiny and hollow as its used shell cases, Max Payne doesnt have much to offer beyond a recycled noir attitude and a progressively violent, predicta .. Screen Daily
1.0
Its a depressing reminder that its the films place in an unashamed commercial machinenot its source materialthats to blame for its wholesale creative .. Paste Magazine
1.5
I didnt hate Max Payne, but its hard to summon up strong feelings of any kind about something so slick, remote and vacuum packed you barely feel youve .. Telegraph
1.9
But bad movies are like knockout drops or like dark tunnels that break the spirit with no promise of escape. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Wahlberg is decent as Payne, growling the sparse dialogue like he means it, but theres nothing under the surface.
1.5
But other than that its a big nothing, not even hokey enough to watch for the sake of laughing at it. Cinema Blend
1.0
The story has more holes than a shot up metal door, the acting feels bored at best, and the intermittent action, while passable, hardly makes up for t .. Ny Daily News
2.5
The story and action are pretty solid at the start of the film as well. Screen Rant
3.8
The deep and eclectic cast is one of the most striking things about Max Payne. Philly
2.0
Hollywood probably figures if it can make real movies out of comic books and graphic novels, it can do the same with video games (increasingly hyped b .. Philly
2.0
Given the effect Max Payne has, by the close you may feel that theyve misspelled the heros last name. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Max Payne has a solid setup but fails to take it anywhere remotely interesting. ReelViews
2.5
Based on a shoot em up videogame, Max Payne isnt as action packed as one might expect, and the little action we get is cleaner and more exciting than .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
There is more than a nod to actioners like aThe Matrixa in the execution of the action.
1.9
About the only thing it has going for it is the stylized production design and a few cool special effects, but the story couldnt be more inane nor the .. Usa Today
1.9
The explosion heavy climax proves to be far more frenetic than one mightve desired, although admittedly its hard not to admire the brutality with whic .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
It had decent action, some capable actors, some decent special effects and a decent story. Lariat
3.0
All of this would be a lot more useful if the story surrounding it were better, and if it made more sense. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Director John Moore tarts the proceedings up with Matrix style slo mo and graphic novel images that are striking but static, leading up to a madly ove .. News Review
1.5
Its hard to imagine a more cynical Hollywood product than this vacuous movie. Shadows On The Wall
1.0
It also has one of those running down a corridor of shattering glass scenes that is just plain laughable, as well as several sequences that are poorly .. View London
2.5
Payne is chasing the secret behind a sinister pharmaceutical companys new product, a drug that turns you into either a superman or a lunatic, but prob .. New York Post
0.5
Even so, the sheer awfulness of Max Payne is almost breathtaking. Film Journal International ..
2.5
The story, involving conspiracies, doesnt always make sense. And the surprises are easy to predict; director John Moore doesnt try to hide them. Az Central
1.3
This is not a movie that has great passion for pleasures of the flesh. Boston
2.5
It is stylish, slick, loud and empty as the producers wanted it to be. Smh
1.0
The Lowdown: Quite possibly the most boring action movie ever made and one of the least coherent. Mountain X
1.3
The result is dark, moody, extremely twisted and hard to enjoy on any level. Star Tribune
1.5
Max Payne (review) I think Im entirely justified in saying, Hey, wait a minute!.They promised us dark fantasy with Max Payne, and so it seems shall be ..
1.3
Perhaps I did not advance far enough through the game (not being 12 years old and all).Maybe they saved the valkyries for the sequel. Toronto Star
2.0
But the movie offers the kind of visceral pleasures that only indiscriminating young males would enjoy. Emanuellevy
1.0
The film combines ferocious self importance with lashings of really nasty, unreflective violence. Guardian
3.5
With its stylistic atmospheric presentation, Max Payne, the movie, matches the lead characters gloomy personality and drew me into its surreal world o .. Reel Talk Reviews
1.0
Max Payne: A video game adaptation that is so bad youll want to shoot yourself Max Payne (15) Probably the most commercial offering of the week is Max .. Daily Mail
2.0
The sum of the parts is more impressive than the whole and mores the pity.Review by Andrew L. Urban: Unquestionably energetic and visually stimulating ..
3.0
Whats The Deal: Whats comforting about this dumb movie is its commitment to the cherished traditions of lazy action film creation. Movies
3.0
Simple, it is as by the books formulaic as can be, and theres not a surprise around that the corner that isnt obvious immediately. Flim Threet
1.5
That kind of sensory exhaustion is what the viewer feels before Max Payne has lumbered to its conclusion. Time
1.9
Toss in slumber worthy editing and a duller than paint protagonist and it becomes one of the most empty and boring, too. The Movie Boy
2.0
Its not like director John Moore didnt have access to examples of what not to do when adapting a beloved video game for the big screen, and yet the fi .. Bullz-Eye
2.0
Omen director John Moores adaptation of console hit Max Payne is finally ready for mass consumption at least some of it is. Total Film
2.0
Moore has laid on the visual effects effortlessly particularly in the creation of the creatures who haunt Paynes subconscious life. Hollywood
2.0
Moore creates a vivid fantasy noir world that moves so stylishly is can carry you through all the absurdities by sheer imagery and momentum. Seattle Pi
2.5
The whole thing is nothing more than an extremely well designed and wonderfully shot shooting gallery, and if thats your cup of tea then youll certain .. Movie Freak
1.5
Unfortunately for them, most gamers have come to expect better storytelling and acting from their video games than this movie delivers.
3.5
If you have any significant level of testosterone in your blood stream, youll find something to enjoy about it. 7M Pictures
1.5
I dont have a problem with brainless entertainment playing it safe and overloading on clichs but Max Payne makes the fatal mistake of being clichd and .. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
Painful to watch, but its nothing an aspirin cant fix. Might as well save yourself the headache, though. E Online
1.5
There simply has yet to be a decent film adapted from a video game. Why studios persist is a testament to the lobotomised throngs who encourage them b .. Film Ink
3.0
Evil angels flap about in their hallucinations, giving Paynes noir adventure a dark fantasy edge and though the films action scenes wont win awards fo .. The Age
1.0
It hardly needs saying that video games dont make great movies, but Max Payne hammers the point home with blunt force. Mirror
2.0
A detective story, a pharmaceutical miracle drug and winged creatures from some demonic dimension sprouting like weeds in the spring. Too much and too .. Varia Gate
2.0
Like other video game adaptations theres barely a third dimension to any of the characters but theres spades of neo noir mood. Abc
0.6
Yet as stylish and fun as the storytelling and game play were, with a tongue in cheek name like Max Payne, the game was clearly an homage to action cl .. Christianity Today
2.0
IM STILL SHAKING The Nuns terrifying new teaser advert is banned by YouTube Hell Be Back The complete lowdown on Terminator 6 including release date, .. The Sun
2.0
Elegaic where it should be electrifying, dundering where it should be sharp, PAYNE is lovely to look at and thats about it. Killer Movie Reviews
2.0
Ive only played the Payne video game once, and while it satisfied my home console blood thirst temporarily, it certainly didnt scream out for a featur .. Brian Or Ndorf
0.0
Max Payne The title alone should earn this movie negative Waffles. Waffle Movies
2.0
Max Payne certainly looks fantastical noir, accompanied by its fire and brimstone metal menacing soundtrack. Straight
2.0
Paynes foes dont just exist on this side of the supernatural spectrum. Sky
3.0
Mark Wahlbergs titular hero hasnt cracked a smile in seven years. The surprise is that he makes the lonely cop seem half human with half a dozen words .. Entertainment Times Online ..
1.3
It doesnt work.The result is a movie that longs to have the style of Sin City but fails miserably. Chron
2.0
Reasonably entertaining as long as you dont attempt to take any of it as seriously as it takes itself. Metro
2.0
Ridiculously entertaining games like Final Fantasy and Silent Hill manage to maintain cinematic qualities such as narrative and dramatic tension. Streaming Quickflix
1.5
Lets hope next time they get a literate script, an engaging plot, a better suited supporting cast and a more restrained director. Jam! Movies
1.5
The movie is styled to death %u2014 its hyper film noir without the philosophical resonance %u2014 and its certainly something to see. M Tv
2.0
It is really quite simple: if you liked the Matrix sequels, dial down your expectations considerably and you might be entertained by this.Otherwise, w .. Future Movies
2.0
The film should have been about Payne getting addicted to drugs, having a good heart, but doing really bad things to search for the man who murdered h .. The Scorecard Review
3.5
What are you going to do Its cool to be the first game to put players in control of a John Woo gunfight, but to be yet another movie waving double gun .. Can Mag
2.0
Max Payne is a conventional cop vengeance thriller with a supernatural twist. Orlando Sentinel
3.0
Max Payne may be the worst movie of the year. The may be qualifier is only because the year isnt over yet. Detroit News
3.0
Unable to really turn chilly menace into tough, action packed fun. Metromix.com
1.5
Max Payne is one of those ludicrous action movies based on a videogame thats all style and little substance. Ny Press
3.0
But I think the Spider Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well. Eclipse Magazine
1.0
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3.0
Hey, its Chris ODonnell! Remember him In an actual movie thats shown outside his own home! On a big screen that isnt built into his own living room wa .. Movie Juice
4.0
Though the PG 13 rating of Max Payne limited the amount of violence, the film still succeeds mainly due to the dark, gritty and beautiful cinematograp ..
1.3
Imagine The Constant Gardener after a frontal lobotomy, and thats basically Max Payne in a nutshell.
2.0
Eventually, Max pieces together a conspiracy, but Max Payne spells it all out so obviously that the densest audience members will put the pieces toget .. MSNBC
3.1
A movie that cares much more for poetic choreography in explosive gunfights than gaping lapses of logic in a flimsy crime narrative. Seattle Times
0.5
The producers of movies based on video games must think their audience is nothing but easy to entertain morons. Its the only explanation for a movie t .. Movie Retriever
3.0
This intense action thriller will be recalled for its exciting visuals and relentless action rather than its acting. Courier Mail (Australia)
3.0
But you wouldnt know it the way the film discards that whole dimension once it serves its dramatic purpose. Seanax
2.0
Max is possibly the first game character to be better acted in his game than he is in his movie, John Woo inspired action is almost entirely dropped a .. hoganreviews.co.uk
2.0
Based on a Finnish shoot em up video game, Max Payne is all style and little story, cheerless detective Max (Mark Wahlberg) drifting through a washed .. Screen Wize
2.0
Beau Bridges has an awful turn as Paynes ex partner, Mila Kunis doesnt look comfortable as a wily assassin that helps Payne, and when the flashbacks a .. film-authority.com
3.8
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3.1
Every shot, every edit is well thought out. But in the end, I didnt care about anyone.



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