Pay It Forward

  • 2001


MOVIE IS sentimental excellent challenging insulting musical
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68 %
40 % Rotten
$ 55 Million
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Positive Reviews 18
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 2.9/5
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3.1
Thats the theory behind Pay It Forward, a movie that might have been more entertaining if it didnt believe it.Its a seductive theory, but in the real .. Rogerebert
2.5
Dont they have test audiences for stuff like this.Why anyone would think that this finale completes this picture in any way is beyond me! JoBlo
5.0
It boldly reveals that kindness and putting others first are acts of moral beauty. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Theres no faulting this movies Capra esque concept, equal parts optimism and sad recognition of the worlds intrinsic harshness, but its manipulative e .. Tv Guide
3.8
This sounds like a Capra movie, but it has a much darker edge to it. Lariat
3.5
Spacey and Osment can wrench a few tears out of me anytime they want. Eric Ds Nider
1.0
The three stars are excellent, but their performances cant make the turgid story interesting. News Review
4.0
As such, Trevors future doesnt seem bright, but that changes on his first day of school when he meets his new social studies teacher, Eugene Simonet ( .. Screen It
1.0
Its impossible to truly describe how bad the film is without revealing the ending. View London
3.5
If the premise of Pay It Forward comes across as a New Age feel good gimmick, well, thats pretty much what it is. Film Journal
2.5
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
1.5
STOP RIGHT NOW, FOR GODS SAKE STOP IF YOU VALUE SURPRISE OVER ANALYSIS. Ew
4.0
If the theme of PAY IT FORWARD appeals to you and youd like to see three of the finest actors ever put on film, then youre the audience for this movie .. Common Sense Media
2.5
Not content to be a compelling domestic drama, it keeps pressing on into the territory of inspirational fable. Sf Gate
3.0
This is a sentimental and emotionally convincing story about decency and change. Bbc
0.0
This isnt an act of humanity as much as it is a flagrant act of self congratulation. Slant Magazine
2.5
Its only too bad that power doesnt extend to final script approval. Washington Post
3.1
Less a sequel than an extremely loose spinoff which has just about nothing to do with either part of its title, I might add this film wont win over th .. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
Never once afraid to look physically worn out and wretched, Hunt gives a brave and touching performance, one of the very best of the year. The Movie Boy
2.5
Pay It Forward is an odd mix of good acting talent and an under achieving script that hampers the overall effort. Reeling Reviews
3.0
Ill lay it out for you right here with something you can quote back at me in your complaints: Pay It Forward is a cheaply manipulative film of constru .. Flickfilosopher
3.8
It does not attempt to turn our emotions into a cats cradle like the latest dying of a mysterious disease movie.Instead, it offers an intelligent scre .. ReelViews
3.5
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
0.0
One major and surprising plot point is heartbreaking unnecessary and executed in a contrived manner. Hollywood
2.5
You may bawl your eyes out before its over, but its a toss up whether youll be doing it out of sheer emotion or because you think the damned thing wil .. Cnn
2.5
Despite strong, veritable performances, the film feels too pandering and contrived (especially the heartbreaking finale) to have much credibility. Spliced Wire
1.5
If the current box office smash Remember the Titans proved that a good message can triumph over uneven filmmaking, then Pay It Forward goes to show qu .. Deseret News
3.8
Pay it Forward is an attack of total altruism embedded in a slightly simplistic movie, fronted with terrific actors.Plainly put, its still an enjoyabl .. Ross Anthony
1.0
Its bad enough when a shameless tear jerker like Remember the Titans puts a lump in your throat; even worse is the tear jerker that cant raise a sniff .. News Week
3.5
It takes a good script to make a good movie, and Pay It Forward illustrates the importance of remembering this.Director Leder obviously saw promise in .. Film Quips Online
4.0
Bills Vikings: How to watch, listen, what to look for The Bills will take an 0 2 record to Minnesota to take on the 1 0 1 Vikings Sunday.Heres some ke .. Rochester Goes Out
2.5
Unfortunately, Mimi Leder cant claim to have tarnished a masterpiece with an insane and insulting final shot; her conclusion simply delivers the logic .. Nicks Flick Picks
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. I Film
3.1
The heavy handedness of the direction makes the film a lesser experience than it might otherwise have been. Killer Movies
4.0
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2.5
This musical sucks you in with its own brand of willful illogic and breathtaking visuals. Auschron



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