The Oath

  • 2018


MOVIE IS divisive impressive american ambitious satirical
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Positive Reviews 51
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Average Rating 2.9/5
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3.0
When politics get ugly, filmmakers turn to tar black satire to weigh in on the state of the world as with 1976s Network, which has grown only more pre .. EW
2.5
There oughta be a law against casting Tiffany Haddish in a movie that squanders her talents. Rogerebert
3.0
A demanding loyalty pledge is a clever device for looking at the kind of divides that are capable of splitting up families, but this comedys storytell .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Barinholtzs directorial debut is a wacky family comedy that suggests The Purge with jokes. Indie Wire
3.5
Nothing spoils a family gathering quite like politics, and no movie has captured the way such debates can turn ugly quite like Ike Barinholtzs The Oat .. Variety
1.9
Film critic, documentarian, and New York Film Festival director Kent Jones has a range of knowledge and influence thats virtually unrivaled in the cri ..
3.1
From left, Meredith Hagner, Jon Barinholtz, Carrie Brownstein, Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, Nora Dunn and Chris Ellis in The Oath.
4.5
Its not that the ending of The Oath is bad, but it doesnt really live up to the heaviness of what came before. Collider
2.0
0 Ike Barinholtz The Oath feels like it exists in the same universe as The Purge, and I mean that as a compliment. Collider
1.5
Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz in The Oath.Photo: Roadside Attractions The Thanksgiving dinner table has become a figurative and literal battlegro .. Vulture
2.5
Co starring Tiffany Haddish, actor Ike Barinholtzs filmmaking debut watches as political divisions in a barely fictionalized United States wreck a fam .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Director Barinholtzs ambitious feature debut nonetheless scores a preposterously entertaining trifecta by adding ripped from the headline partisan div ..
3.5
The premise of The Oath, a new satirical comedy written, directed by and starring Ike Barinholtz, is not implausible on its face. The New York Times
3.7
The Oath is a cutting indictment of all sides, reserving the most resentment for itselfor at least for writer director Ike Barinholtz, who makes a dar .. Paste Magazine
3.5
For the majority of the film, its sharing space with people whom you have to spend time with even if youd rather not, and the small spats that erupt o ..
2.0
Were all pretty mad these days, arent we.That is the grand thesis of Ike Barinholtzs The Oath, a well intentioned but wildly misguided social satire t .. The Young Folks
3.0
The Oath is a clumsy, but ambitious directorial debut for Barinholtz and provides a blisteringly satirical examination of the modern political divide. Screen Rant
1.0
Open this photo in gallery From left: Meredith Hagner, Jon Barinholtz, Carrie Brownstein, Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, Nora Dunn and Chris Ellis s .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Ike Barinholtzs The Oath is a filmgoing experience not unlike the nightmarish Thanksgiving dinner with relatives on the other side of the political di .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
10 1 9 / 10 The Purge films (and, apparently, a television show) are often praised for their depiction of American life as decency and community melts .. Blu Ray
3.8
The Oath, the writing and directing debut of comic actor Ike Barinholtz, serves as a reminder that the suppression of dissent is a step towards author .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Become a fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Review by Mark Dujsik | October 18, 2018 These are divisive times, and our movies are still figuring out ho .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
With a disturbing presidential administration having turned him into a news junkie, Chris (Ike Barinholtz, Blockers) is astonished at the announcement ..
3.1
Written and directed by Ike Barinholtz, The Oath follows Chris (Barinholtz) and Kai (Tiffany Haddish) as they prepare for the arrival of his family fo .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Ike Barinholtz (center) stares forlornly while Tiffany Haddish (right) sips wine and checks out completely. News Review
2.5
Its called the Patriots Oath, a loyalty pledge that requires U.S. citizens to declare allegiance to their country, their government, their President. Rolling Stone
4.5
The Trump era has most certainly led to a lot of provocative art seemingly made in response to it, even if said art wasnt explicitly intended to be a .. Decider
1.5
The year is 2018, and its an interesting time to watch dystopian movies. The Wrap
1.0
Who you gonna call.Somehow, incredibly and inexplicably, the question never comes up in The Oath, a Sign of Our Times rant that could be a comedy but .. Film Journal
3.5
Americas cold Civil War comes to a boil in a near future parable thats more thriller than comedy. Az Central
1.5
The Oath: A House Divided Against Itself, A Family You Cannot Stand Enlarge this image toggle caption Topic Studios and Roadside Attractions Topic Stu .. Npr
3.1
Woe to anybody who goes to The Oath expecting it to be like innumerable comedies about dysfunctional families at Thanksgiving. Toronto Star
3.0
The Oath doesnt quite stick the landing its third act is going for, but Ike Barinholtz proves himself as bold behind the camera and willing to jump ou .. Flickering Myth
2.0
Dont give them any ideas.In The Oath, a blackly comic political allegory written and directed by actor Ike Barinholtz (Suicide Squad, TVs The Mindy Pr .. Boston Herald
4.0
With a rapidly moving news cycle covering an increasingly divided nation, it can feel like politics is more pervasive and omnipresent then ever before .. Bullz-Eye
1.3
Since we somehow never caught Ike Barinholtz on Mad TV or The Mindy Project, our impression of the gap toothed goofball has been formed largely from h .. Boston Globe
4.5
Instead, The Oath never really rises above clever curiosity, bolstered by a collection of our greatest improv players. Birth Movies Death
3.0
Sharp comedy about the madness of our times loses its way Ike Berinholtz, center, wrote and directed The Oath. Detroit News
2.5
(CNN) Tiffany Haddish is having a very in demand moment, which explains why she has a pair of movies premiering within two weeks, and another in Novem .. Cnn
2.0
The Pitch: If you think Thanksgiving dinners with your conservative relatives are bad enough, be thankful were not (yet) in a world where our Presiden .. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
248 SHARES Facebook Twitter Thanksgiving is not just a time for friends and family to come together and enjoy a feast. The Play List
4.0
Its an ideal release for the election season. Just be prepared to grind your teeth through some of it. Now Toronto
4.5
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time.The beloved holiday brings loved ones together with joyous spirits and a comforting warmth that permeates the air. Film School Rejects
3.0
The climax gives all of the initial senseless dark violence some interesting meaning and, despite hit and miss humor, the director presents an interes .. You Tube
2.5
The Oath Is a Confused Comedy About Americas Political Divide by Wm. Steven Humphrey Oct 19, 2018 at 5:01 pm If theres a more stressful comedy than Ik .. The Stranger
3.0
CLEVELAND, Ohio Hats off to Ike Barinholtz, who wrote, directed and stars in the first Trump era political comedy, The Oath. Cleve Land
3.0
Instead, the film turns into a hyper tense, tunnel vision chamber thriller that forgets its base concept. Film Racket
3.0
Getting along with your family is hard enough without bringing politics into the equation. Patriot Ledger
3.8
The Oath: Political issues divide Thanksgiving table in an edgy social satire Playing family members and loved ones gathered for a contentious Thanksg .. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
No matter who you voted for, The Oath offers a little something to smile about during these heated political times. Punch Drunk Critics
4.0
A headline that sounds like it can only be ripped from the likes of The Onion, The Oath is the perfect political satire for the Trump era. Solzy At The Movies
2.0
This consistently smart and intermittently hilarious movie seems uncertain about whether to laugh, cry, give up, or reach out in empathy. Film Avclub
2.0
If youre for some reason wondering if a heated Facebook comment battle would make a good movie, writer director Ike Barinholtzs new comedy, The Oath, .. Or Lando Weekly
2.5
What we have here is part ink dark political satire and part family squabbling over the Thanksgiving turkey comedy. Seattle Times
3.5
click to enlarge Ike Barinholtz (center) and family prepare to carve each other up in The Oath. East Bay Express
2.5
Writer director Barinholtz does a good job of spinning a disturbingly plausible premise into a nightmare, but he somehow manages to map our national d .. Seven Day Svt
1.0
Just in time for U.S. Thanksgiving (and the U.S. midterm elections) comes this jet black political comedy from first time feature writer/director Ike .. National Post
2.0
(In a wink to the audience, according to the always on news, one of the notables who disappears after a visit by the CPU is Barinholtzs onscreen pal S .. Original Cin
2.0
All of the characters who were entertaining ended up becoming annoying, for all they do is bicker nonstop. Rendy Reviews
4.5
Its a surprisingly impactful and thought provoking work that manages to make us laugh and think in equal measure. Third Coast Review
3.0
We Will Never Be Loyals: Barinholtz Gets Guignol in Acerbic Political Satire Actor/comedian Ike Barinholtz uses gleeful absurdity to provide some food .. Ion Cinema
1.0
Ike Barinholtz and Tiffany Haddish in a promo for The Oath (Roadside Attractions ) Ike Barinholtzs new movie The Oath isnt balanced. National Review
5.0
For all the darkness and pessimism, there is a hopeful strain to The Oath, if youre willing to pay close attention. Datebook Sfchronicle
2.5
Liberal actor turned director succumbs to MSNBC induced fever over Trumps White House. Hollywood Into To
4.0
We all have that friend or relative who is obsessed with the currently state of politics right Wp Me
4.5
If youre looking for a silver lining to our current divisive, incendiary political atmosphere, maybe the fact that were all so angry with each other i .. Battleship Pretension
2.5
Skims the surface of how divisive politics drives wedges between friends and family but tends to lean toward broad comedy to make its point rather tha .. Richard Crouse
1.5
A dark comedy about our political divide There probably couldnt be a more timely movie than The Oath, a dark comedy about the political divide thats s .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.0
The premise behind Ike Barinholtzs dark comedy The Oath is ripe with possibilities: A liberal man and his wife host his conservative relatives for Tha .. Crooked Marquee
3.5
Film Reviews The Oath is outlandish but funny Add The Oath to the list of Thanksgiving movies wherein family tries to come together over turkey giblet .. Kdhx
3.0
ADVERTISEMENT Tiffany Haddish was a long time comic and performer before last years comedy smash Girls Trip propelled her to greater fame and even som .. The Week
2.0
Although impassioned, righteous, and coming from a strongly reasoned moral point of view, The Oath, the darkly comedic and politically explosive direc .. The Gate
1.5
The Oath is an impressive effort at satire that mostly hits the mark before venturing into weird darkness that almost knocks it off the rails. Movies and Shakers
3.5
10th October 2018 11:40 PM ET Ike Barinholtz has been a highlight of comedies like Neighbors, Snatched and Blockers. Monsters And Critics
2.0
click to enlarge Roadside Attractions No matter how tender the turkey or fluffy the mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving dinner is probably not going very we .. Sa Current
3.0
The Oath by Hope Madden The Oath, writer/director/star Ike Barinholtzs deep, dark comedy of manners and political upheaval, almost feels like a preque .. Maddwolf
3.0
The Oath Directed by Ike Barinholtz Publishing House: Roadside Attractions, Topic Studios Review by Sherin Nicole | October 18, 2018 at 9:00 PM 6 Basi .. idobi.com
4.4
Some might balk at the idea of seeing a comedy about the heightened political tensions of our times, but as someone who has had a few of those argumen .. Madison
4.0
No matter where you are on the political spectrum, theres enough truth and questions to wrestle with for audiences to get a kick out of watching the a .. Denton Record-Chronicle
2.0
Thanksgiving is brutal enough without adding fictionalized political devices. The Oath fails to recognize this and fails to deliver any notable laughs .. High Def Digest
4.5
Like the original, this unnumbered Halloween is mature, smart and high on atmospheric, building tension and low on cheap exploitation.And incredibly r .. What She Said Radio
3.0
Written and directed by Ike Barinholtz, The Oath is a satirical political comedy that hits a bit too close to home, while also managing to go over the .. Movies With Mae
4.0
The off screen President of the United States of America and his administration have put into place a loyalty pledge, one that sounds mirrors the mili .. Every Movie Hasalesson
1.5
Its to the credit of first time writer director Ike Barinholtz that... The Oath will strike some as hopelessly over the top, while others, such as you .. Bay Area Reporter
2.0
As the mid term elections approach, Ike Barinholtzs sharp dark comedy, The Oath provides a much needed moment of pause.
2.0
Film can be a great medium to deliver political satireStanley Kubricks Dr. Strangelove comes immediately to mind, as do Hal Ashbys Being There and Arm .. The Arts St L
4.5
It works for the most part, and captures the tenor of an era when divisive politics have grown bad enough to break up friendships, families, and quite .. 48 Hills
1.5
With the country divided into two sides that barely understand each other, two recent films take a crack at bridging the divideone by means of satire, .. Christian Century
3.0
Despite all of its polemic grabs at satirical commentary, the sharpest lesson gleaned from The Oath is that you sideline Tiffany Haddish at your peril .. Film Mixtape
3.8
We note that he often volunteers to be offended on behalf of others who should be, but who are not. Philly
4.0
By Alan Scherstuhl Heres some welcome news about, Ike Barinholtzs tense and shouty comedy about a family trying to get through Thanksgiving as their n .. West Word



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