The Manchurian Candidate

  • 2004


MOVIE IS excellent original contemporary spectacular paranoid
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$ 96 Million
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Average Rating 3.6/5
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4.0
Nevertheless, this new Manchurian Candidate marks a real revitalization of the political thriller, and with its plot climax occurring in conjunction w .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
Happily, this extremely timely entertainment matches, even perhaps surpasses its predecessor. Time Out
3.8
Corporations, not commies, are the sinister force behind Jonathan Demmes The Manchurian Candidate, in which poor Raymond Shaw is told by a liberal sen .. Rogerebert
4.0
I completely understand being sucked into the summer blockbuster phenomenon.Hell, I get sucked in myself. Cinema Blend
4.0
But no matter, since this film is a great success with everything from its pacing to its palpable suspense to its top notch acting performances and my .. JoBlo
4.0
In the end, this respect for the plight of Gulf War veterans is the strongest residue of this entry into the paranoid thriller genre of movies. Spirituality And Practice
3.2
Yet I never felt satisfied with it as a moving experience as I was with the original, even though Demme made the plot line more acceptable and the nar .. Sover
3.5
Jonathan Demmes spectacular recovery from THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE (2002), a disastrous deconstruction of CHARADE (1963), is a smart, timely remake of .. Tv Guide
3.8
Its entertaining and provides work for a great many excellent actors, but its nowhere near as impassioned as Demmes most recent film The Agronomist, a .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.5
Even if youve seen the original, you might be surprised by the ending of the new film.It is pretty devious. Lariat
3.5
Its even better if youve seen the original.The world is so different today from what it was in 1963 that, even with essentially the same storyline, th .. Eric Ds Nider
3.5
As it progresses, Streep steals the film with her delightfully entertaining scene chomping, while Schreiber slowly builds a performance of real power .. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
In short, The Manchurian Candidate is that rare thing, a remake thats not only worthy of the original but also brings something new to the film. View London
3.8
Demme manifests grotesquerie not as comic absurdity but as flat out paranoia. Cs Monitor
4.0
An ambitious example of intelligent summer counterprogramming, this is one remake that doesnt cannibalize the greatness of the original. Kevin Lally Film Journal
4.0
It also boasts three dynamic performances by Washington, Streep and Schreiber that alone make it a must see. Mountain X
4.4
Despite Minnesotas professed commitment to battling opioid abuse, the states own health insurance program for the poor is among the biggest barriers i .. Star Tribune
3.5
There is no longer a moral center for the audience to trust or hold onto. Emanuellevy
4.0
Fortunately, this newfangled Manchurian Candidate delivers old fashioned mesmerizing entertainment. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
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
3.2
But what this Manchurian Candidate for a new generation makes up for in timing, it lacks in discipline and edge. Ew
5.0
Beautifully made and unsurpassingly creepy, its the rare remake with something contemporary to add. Slate
4.0
Remakes of celebrated films invite disaster.So its exciting to see an apparently re energised Jonathan Demme coming back at us with his best feature s .. Empire
4.0
This sleek and supple thriller features powerhouse performances, but never quite persuades us that it has anything to add to the Cold War classic star .. Common Sense Media
3.8
Yet these parallels dont really add up to anything resembling a cohesive statement, and more than the first Manchurian Candidate, the remake shakes do .. Sf Gate
5.0
Moving outwards, Demme places the squadron within a blood red digital rendering of the Kuwaiti oil fields, 1991. Slant Magazine
2.5
The new movie feels like any of a hundred almost good recent thrillers. Washington Post
3.5
And when the movies subtle menace becomes a series of helter skelter chasings and killings, you can either part with the movie or hop onto this runawa .. Washington Post
4.4
The Manchurian Candidate is absolutely riveting entertainment, a chilling portrait of human paranoia also posing as an engrossing and visually vibrant .. The Movie Boy
2.5
Denzel Washington takes a back seat in his role as the hypnotized Marco and delivers one of his least impressive performances to date. Bullz-Eye
3.8
Both are artistically motivated and both are blessed with solid performances on all fronts. Reeling Reviews
5.0
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
2.0
The blame for this mess lies firmly with Jonathan Demme.Sure some people will never be happy with a remake and most wont care but to fumble this badly .. Hollywood
3.2
And while Demme brings off several key scenes and gives the story enough contemporary relevance to be fairly engaging, the effort shows: it is labored .. Seattle Pi
2.0
But good as the players are, they cant make this hokum remotely believable. Standard
3.5
If you can relax and stop yourself from asking logical questions, this is an involving thriller that most people should enjoy. Tony Medley
3.5
Lacks some of the heart and soul of the original, but it still manages to be entertaining thanks in large part to the talents of Denzel Washington, Me .. Cnn
3.1
But I came away bothered by all the same contrivances and plot holes, and wishing Demme, and writers Daniel Pyne and Dean Georgaris, had gone the extr .. Spliced Wire
3.8
And aside from some uneven pacing, the movie proves to be mostly entertaining and even somewhat exciting at times. Reel Film
3.1
Washington has an outstanding moment late in the film when he starts to go a little mad.Its too bad Demme didnt give Washington more screen time, or t .. Movie Habit
4.0
Rosie DiManno: Sometimes, the truth simply will never be known Last week we learned that we likely will never learn the cause of two spectacular myste .. The Star
3.8
If anything, the new version is in many ways a trickier, more complex psychological thriller. Deseret News
2.0
Demmes direction is as punctilious as it was in Silence of the Lambs, careful with details and craftsmanlike with storytelling although we do have to .. Urban Cine File
4.0
Still, if Demmes version lacks the wallop of its predecessor, it is more likely to be popular with contemporary audiences, who will enjoy not only its .. La Weekly
4.5
The idea of controlling minds with brain implants sounds a lot like a clich, but its all in how its done.Though this oft used futuristic device has it .. Varia Gate
2.5
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4.4
As in The Silence of the Lambs, Demme blended a class cast, stunning style and freaky deaky B movie vibes into a tantalizingly jittery thriller. The Filmy Ap
3.8
The Manchurian Candidate Review By Joe Lozito View all articles by Joe Lozito Director Jonathan Demme reminds us why Silence of the Lambs was so good .. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
Its a wonderful performance that stays with you after you leave the cineplex. Waffle Movies
1.3
Smart people and cold killers are the meat and potatoes of a political thriller like this, and with an opportunity to ride the coattails of the upcomi .. Movie Crypt
4.0
Overall, the movie has strong performances in a character driven movie and should please most people. ComingSoon
4.0
It takes nothing away from the original while delivering pleasures all its own. News Week
4.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.8
96 photos of Woodward Dream Cruise through the years New York Giants 30, Detroit Lions 17 in preseason game at Ford Field Detroit reacts to passing of .. Freep
3.8
This is a good old fashioned thriller, nothing less, and nothing more. From The Balcony
3.5
The Manchurian Candidate is a highly satisfying conspiracy theory thriller. Future Movies
3.8
Performances by the main actors are worthy of Academy Award nominations. Entertainment Spectrum
3.8
Still, as a taut thriller, not to mention an astute condemnation of our countrys distressing obsession with the politics of image (rather than the pol .. Nicks Chager
4.0
With barrels aimed directly on the Democratic establishment, Demme unloads a quesy social argument seamlessly mixed with blockbuster appeal and suspen .. Films Nobs
4.5
The surprises surprised me so much that I am not sure I have quite mastered the plot yet. It is all excellent fun but, as with the original, not serio .. Archive Spectator
4.0
In some ways the movie is like a Choose Your Own Adventure..Some will see it as a thriller. Juicy Cerebellum
3.0
That the left is so unified behind Kerry is a testament to their will to unseat Bush, but it should not be forgotten that if Kerry is elected in Novem .. Web Archive
2.8
And everyone involved with the film has tried, but they havent tried enough. Nicks Flick Picks
3.0
Manchurian Candidate reminds us yet again of what a natural phenomenon Streep is. Metro Weekly
3.5
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3.0
Its a shame the film doesnt burst with enough punch and pastiche. The Reel Deal
2.5
The original movie had a vision quirky, unnerving, enduring but the version now in theaters just has a market niche. Style Weekly
1.5
It is also one of the worst remakes to come from Hollywood in recent years. Drax Review Blog Spot
1.0
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