Spenser Confidential

  • 2020


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Positive Reviews 36
Negative reviews 34
Average Rating 2.5/5
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1.5
Even star Mark Wahlberg seems bored with Netflixs joyless and messy action adaptation. Den Of Geek
3.0
The business of catching and killing unfolds so schematically that its hard to invest much in Confidentials reinforced cardboard characters and bloody .. EW
1.3
An insipid buddy cop mystery that feels like a forgotten artifact of the 1980s. Rogerebert
2.0
Winston Duke as Hawk may evolve strongly, though hes the polar opposite of Robert Parkers original body man. Common Sense Media
3.0
Beyond that and maybe a surprising cameo from Post Malone theres almost nothing about this ultra disposable programmer that doesnt feel derivative to .. Indie Wire
1.5
As it happens, Helgeland wrote one of the all time great Boston movies in Dennis Lehane adaptation Mystic River. Variety
1.0
Its an action comedy mystery thriller that manages to spectacularly fail at all the above, an algorithmic abomination thats as coldly constructed as i .. The Guardian
1.5
Its a film thats content to exist whether it captures your interest or not. Collider
1.5
This adaptation, however, isnt even particularly faithful to Atkins book, which makes you wonder why they even bothered procuring the rights. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
The prospect of spending more time with this crew is not a bad one. The New York Times
4.5
Their journey is traditional, but Spenser Confidential wouldnt be as much fun as it is, if it wasnt.
2.0
It has its peaks as it plays out its series of action beats and fight sequences with a comedic flair not typically seen in Mark Wahlberg Peter Berg te .. Cinema Blend
2.5
SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL feels like a modestly priced TV pilot rather than a full on feature, and while theres for sure some potential here, the first fil .. JoBlo
2.0
Spenser Confidential has the makings of an amusingly pulpy blend of action, comedy, and noir, yet its middling execution drags the whole thing down. Screen Rant
2.5
The new comedy thriller, extremely loosely based on the books of novelist Robert B. Parker, moves and feels like a TV movie writ large. The Globe And Mail
3.1
That doesnt mean that Netflixs deep pockets cant production value/screen rights/screenwriter their way out of that. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
The movie isnt especially good although it is fun in a distracted, undemanding sort of way. ReelViews
3.0
Digs into Boston attitude for a shallow but satisfying mystery/actioner, keeping Berg on task as he tries very carefully to create a feature that will .. Blu Ray
3.1
...an entertaining drama/thriller that remains pitched at the level of a fairly run of the mill television procedural... Reel Film Reviews
3.0
The great character actor Margo Martindale has a career defining role. You Tube
3.0
And more importantly for some, fans of the star will recognize that hes found a franchise friendly character that works for him. Rolling Stone
4.5
But in this movie, theres no problem that cant be solved with some good old fashioned testosteronic brutality punctuated with an exploding vehicle or .. Decider
1.9
But even a wisecracking Alan Arkin cant shake the reality that this is filmmaking on total autopilot. News Day
3.1
From there, even surprising moments arent really all that surprising. New York Post
1.5
This isnt to say that the film doesnt achieve what it had set out do which leaves us in an awkward position. Hindustan Times
4.5
But while there are chuckles throughout, the series becomes increasingly poignant and even emotionally harrowing at times. Smh
3.1
Too much of Spenser Confidentials mystery plays like warmed up leftoversstuff we have seen far too many times before. Q Network
3.0
Bringing seminal cinematic work like Roma and The Irishman direct to the customer, Netflix has fashioned itself as a great disrupter of the film busin .. Flim List
1.5
Indeed, whats strangest about Spenser Confidential is the tonally incongruous nature of the whole bloody affair. Film Inquiry
0.5
There are bad cops, and there are bad movies, and there are bad Boston accents, and there are bad movies about bad cops featuring bad Boston accents, .. Boston Globe
4.0
Much like The Equalizer became an unexpected franchise vehicle for Denzel Washington, Spenser Confidential successfully adapts a vigilante style TV se .. Lyles Movie Files
1.5
Atkins is a pale imitation of Parker; his books dont come close to anything Parker produced. Tony Medley
3.0
As a pilot episode for a rebooted Spenser: For Hire, Spenser Confidential is just corny enough to work. But as a standalone story, its about as welcom .. Detroit News
3.0
Neither Wahlberg nor his collaborators before and behind the cameras are taking matters very seriously here, and this devil may care vibe pays off in .. Herald Sun
3.0
The Verdict: While Spenser Confidential lacks originality, it saunters by on well meaning charm, anchored by Bergs direction and a cast thats here for .. Consequence Of Sound
1.5
Its a fluff film, and thats no criticism as even light entertainment has its place. Film School Rejects
1.5
Any mystery reader will be at least a half hour ahead of our characters, and the broad, cartoonish attempts at comedy dont mesh with the mawkishly sen .. Maki At The Movies
1.5
Its to the movies detriment that Duke isnt given more to do throughout. Digital Spy
2.5
When the best thing about a film like Spencer Confidential is the support cast, then you know theres a problem. Stuff
2.5
Such an ambitious cocktail of genres requires a well balanced script and thats where the problems start to appear.
2.0
The Hunger Games trilogy now carries a whiff of survival manual about it. The Sun
2.0
Its like an iron pipe to the back of the head with its overt machismo and tough guy platitudes. And dont get me started on the terrible Bawston accent .. Patriot Ledger
4.4
Its a fantastically over the top, drive in B movie for the streaming generation. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
Along for the ride are Winston Duke as Hawk, hes Spensers calming influence and loyal bud. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
Peter Berg isnt a director that we naturally think of when it comes to comedy movies let alone an action comedy. Solzy At The Movies
0.5
There is, however, a fist fight set to Sweet Caroline, one of the many cringe inducing needle drops. Bitly
2.0
Its not as though Spenser Confidential has a complicated plot it really doesnt but its emblematic of the movies overall assumption that whoever is wat .. Bitly
3.0
As an action comedy, Spenser Confidential fails on both fronts: It isnt funny, and its bursts of action are both unimpressive and scarce. Film Avclub
3.0
A rather tepid action/comedy that cant find the right mix of violence and laughs. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
An obnoxiously loud quickie in the mens room (set to a cringe worthy needle drop on Foreigners Feels Like the First Time) also doesnt add to the silly .. Fresh Fiction
2.0
It would have been better if Berg did not give it such a TV movie feel. The New Paper
1.3
Its not even clear why the film is called Spenser Confidential. Theres nothing hush hush about it except this: Everyone associated with the film might .. Ap News
2.5
Theres a lot here that doesnt make a ton of sense, no matter how you try and slice it.
1.3
Five years pass, hes released from prison, and Captain Boylan is murdered. Dark Horizons
1.9
The reinvention of the tough Boston PI doesnt add anything different or new not of value, anyway. Cambridge Day
2.0
None of Peter Berg and Mark Wahlbergs projects have ever felt as cheap and lazy as they do in Spenser Confidential. The Only Critic
3.0
The sort of violent if dopey action saga you could really hate yourself in the morning for liking a lot, this is distinguished by pleasing work from M .. Adelaide Review
2.0
To say that this is an Airplane Movie would be an insult to Airplane Movies. Mac Guff
3.1
Now, thats not an immediate disqualification, but the dullness of the project is. Hollywood News
2.5
A rockin soundtrack, frequent brawls & the weirdly entertaining Mark Wahlberg and Winston Duke duo, actually make Peter Bergs latest, a fun crime flic ..
1.5
But here it just feels like he left the cast freewheeling and thought thats it, thats my job done for the movie. Entertainment Ie
2.5
And theres a sense Iliza Shlesingers mouthy girlfriend could grow on audiences, over time. Daily Telegraph
3.0
That doesnt stop him from doing a whole lot of cop stuff throughout the film, because what else would he do (Hed sell burgers to suburbanites, of cour .. Pitts Burgh Magazine
2.0
Ultimately, Spenser Confidential is something of a tonally awkward Jack Reacher wannabe, that lacks that films sophistication and level of self awaren .. The Hollywood News
0.5
Also wasted is the highly talented Bokeem Woodbine, and hes at least allowed to put some needed sparkle on dreary lines. About Boulder
3.0
Back before Netflix, there was a name for movies like this: They were called direct to video, bypassing the paying public at the multiplexes, and with .. Movie Show Plus
3.1
In the end, Spenser Confidential isnt the type of movie youd run to pay and see, but fortunately you dont have to. Wtop
4.5
Hes in rough shape but risks more fines and doesnt go to the hospital. What She Said Radio
3.5
Honestly, youll want to see one too, because theres definitely potential here for more stories, and while this first effort is a little rough around t .. ComicBookMovie.com
3.0
Its an entertaining movie, even if it doesnt necessarily give us anything we havent already gotten before. Hypable
1.5
In Spenser Confidential, Berg clearly wants to aim both ways: a mystery drama and a buddy comedy that harkens back to 80s and 90s action film template .. Casey's Movie Mania
1.5
In the 80s I watched Robert Urich in Spenser For Hire. I cant remember what I thought of it then, but I think I would rather rewatch all those episode .. Pop Culture Leftovers
3.5
MY FRIENDS WHO HAVE KIDS THINK THEY ARE ON QUARANTINE DAY NUMBER 90 ALREADY. DC Film Girl
4.5
Perhaps a little too clean around the edges Onward is clearly evoking bygone Ralph Bakshi wastoid culture but still infused with Pixars usual amount o .. Critically Ac Claimed
2.5
While Berg has offered better efforts from the directors chair, he keeps Spenser Confidential reasonably engaging if never remotely enthralling. The News-Herald (Willoughb ..
1.0
... witless cop caper...this charmless action comedy suspense piece will result in yet another disposable salt and pepper buddy flick aiming for low r ..
4.5
Post Malone, portraying an adversarial inmate) doesnt exactly leave you looking forward to his next acting gig. The News International (Pa ..
3.7
Some movies arent an eight but deserve a little more than a seven. Indian Country Today
4.5
Are you asking is Spenser Confidential a piece of art, a film that ponders lifes great mysteries, ponders the existential angst that is existence, a f .. SooToday.com



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