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Darkman (1990)

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Reviews Counted:41

Fresh:31

Rotten:10

Average Rating:6.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: A scientist disfigured by a gang of sadistic criminals develops a mask-like second skin which allows him to change identities. Peyton Westlake, his face hidden behind bandages, is transformed into... A scientist disfigured by a gang of sadistic criminals develops a mask-like second skin which allows him to change identities. Peyton Westlake, his face hidden behind bandages, is transformed into the Darkman, a lonely psycho who prowls the streets of Los Angeles by night. Disguised as different characters, the Darkman seeks out the men who ruined him and exacts brutal revenge. [More]

Starring: Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake

Starring: Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake, Jessie Lawrence Ferguson, Dan Hicks, Ted Raimi, Dan Bell, Nicholas Worth, Aaron Lustig

Director: Sam Raimi

Director: Sam Raimi
Composer: Danny Elfman
Producer: Rob Tapert

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Jul 31, 2007

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02/19/04
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
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07/26/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Director Sam Raimi weaves a fantasy world of exaggerated mayhem for Leeson to leap about in.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
04/25/01
Almar Haflidason
Almar Haflidason
BBC

Raimi's flair for jazzy visual effects and extravagant action sequences, combined with direction that's full of punch and energy, makes this the best pop roller-coaster ride around.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
06/04/07
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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This is one wild ride.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

No review available.

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08/03/02
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

It comes on exceptionally strong, sure of itself and its basic, primitive hold on the audience.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
01/01/00
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com

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06/17/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Certainly not Raimi at his best, but some knowing genre nods and an array of great effects make up much of the deficit.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
01/01/00
Ian Nathan
Ian Nathan
Empire Magazine

It's all very colorful and pulpy and (thanks to Raimi's mega-slick direction) a real treat for the senses.

Full Review Source: FEARnet | comment Comment
08/13/07
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
FEARnet

One of the lamer superheroes in comic book and movie history.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
10/24/02
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

This is the kind of dark, psychotic hero who could have kept us blackly entertained for years.

Full Review Source: Flick Filosopher | comment Comment
01/01/00
MaryAnn Johanson
MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher

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01/13/03
Kit Bowen
Kit Bowen
Hollywood.com

No review available.

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07/26/02
David Poland
David Poland
Hot Button

If you get a chance, see this movie in a theater because there is no way in the world a television screen can fully contain the stunning imagery of this film.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
03/16/03
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

No review available.

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06/18/04
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

A creative, if somewhat incoherent, flick.

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09/27/02
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
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It's one of those not-all-that-well-known movies that I would recommend to anyone who really loves movies. Unforgettable.

Full Review Source: Montreal Film Journal | comment Comment
09/10/02
Kevin N. Laforest
Kevin N. Laforest
Montreal Film Journal

Nice to look at, but it doesn't really work.

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11/05/02
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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01/30/04
Ryan Cracknell
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