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... [More]
Starring: Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake
Director: Sam Raimi
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Reviews for Darkman
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A wild and fun ride from Sam Raimi.
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It's all very colorful and pulpy and (thanks to Raimi's mega-slick direction) a real treat for the senses. Full Review |
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It's a darkly amusing treat. Full Review |
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Despite occasional silliness, Sam Raimi's Darkman has more wit, pathos and visual flamboyance than is usual in contemporary shockers. Full Review |
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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 |
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A wild ride in dumb escapist sci-fi hokum. Full Review |
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Wild, woolly and occasionally wondrous. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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4/5 |
Fourteen years later, I'm still talking about this dark and amusing film. Sam Raimi is a magnificent filmmaker and deserves far more credit than he receives.
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4/5 |
Some of Liam Neeson's finest work. Effectively Raimi's audition for Spider-Man.
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2.5/5 |
Darkman sustains mild interest throughout, but it never takes off, partly because a real-estate scam, gangland shootouts, city corruption and a love story clutter up the sad story of Westlake's strange mutation. Full Review |
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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 |
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