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The Crazies
1973
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2.9
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3.5
First, you grind up the leftovers from The Crazies, original version.
Den Of Geek
1.5
The trouble is, of course, that the Man (as they said in Romeros day) doesnt want anybody to survive.
Austin Chronicle
1.5
A few nasty impalings notwithstanding, hardcore modern horror fans are likely to feel that the title characters are just not acting crazy enough.
Screen Daily
4.5
FINAL THOUGHTS A modestly effective horror thriller featuring a few terrifying sequences and striking cinematography.
Collider
4.5
This isnt filled with gore and sex prevalent in so many of the horror films of today.
Collider
4.0
Edited at a sprint, the movie is often shocking, occasionally gory, and never boring.
E Film Critic
2.0
It might not be profound but is effective in showing how terrifying a civil emergency can be if handled in the wrong way.
Sover
3.0
One of Romeros most underrated efforts, The Crazies is highly recommended.
Tv Guide
4.5
Though it sounds like it ought to have more in the way of exploitation and gore, Romero shoots it straight, hoping his social commentary will carry it ..
Combust Ible Celluloid
0.0
Unless youre a die hard Romero fan, its unlikely Bruiser will have much of an impact.
Reel Film Reviews
3.5
Unless youre a die hard Romero fan, its unlikely Bruiser will have much of an impact.
Pop Matters
4.5
Admittedly, the film is not Romers best work... Nonetheless, Romeros subversive attitude and the vigorous momentum of the action keep ones focus, firs ..
Pop Matters
1.3
Its tough for a dyed in the wool George Romero apologist to observe that a film of Romeros in good repute is an amateurish, exploitative piece of shit
Film Freak Central
1.5
The script of The Crazies is not an example of originality, but at least it works like a clock and it is allowed, from time to time, to agitate whats ..
1.5
What makes the film interesting is that he doesnt draw any clear lines between good guys and bad guys.
Film Avclub
3.0
Not his best, although saying its his worst doesnt do it the right justice, either.
Father Son Holy Gore
4.5
Romero does build some intense tension around the scenario, and the questions of whos going to survive it, and whether theyll deserve to.
Time Of India
3.0
It may be a second tier Romero film, but hell, its still a Romero film.
FEARnet
4.0
The Crazies is a film totally of its time, but also, in its depiction of a divided America whose madness begets ever more madness, totally relevant to ..
Vod Zilla
1.5
The Crazies offers no hope, no comfort and sure as hell no happy ending.
Film Vault
4.0
Theres a lot of meat in this double plot, and a lot of reflection on the techniques of cinema itself.
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