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Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe is a nifty showcase for the roguish charisma of Bruce Campbell, even if it feels more like an extended television episode rather than a feature film.
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Campbell can be heroic and self-effacing in the same scene, and his followers will delight in the mixture of blazing action and comedic romp. Oct 25, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Campbell can be heroic and self-effacing in the same scene, and his followers will delight in the mixture of blazing action and comedic romp.
John Stanley
Fans should enjoy Campbell's performance, but Sam Axe deserved a more interesting fall. Mar 6, 2018 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Fans should enjoy Campbell's performance, but Sam Axe deserved a more interesting fall.
Scott Von Doviak
It's not bad, but not particularly the best outing for anyone involved. Oct 25, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
It's not bad, but not particularly the best outing for anyone involved.
Brian Tallerico
Has all its bases covered for a successful comedy: a witty script (from the series creator Matt Nix), expert direction (by the series star Jeffrey Donovan) and a flawed but fun character, deftly portrayed by Campbell. Oct 25, 2018 | Full Review…
Has all its bases covered for a successful comedy: a witty script (from the series creator Matt Nix), expert direction (by the series star Jeffrey Donovan) and a flawed but fun character, deftly portrayed by Campbell.
Blair Howell
Campbell's got the charisma and self-deprecating sense of humor to carry a whole film. We know that. But the Sam presented here isn't nearly as much fun as Campbell gets to be on the show. Oct 25, 2018 | Full Review…
Campbell's got the charisma and self-deprecating sense of humor to carry a whole film. We know that. But the Sam presented here isn't nearly as much fun as Campbell gets to be on the show.
Alan Sepinwall
One of those few TV movies that totally gets the audience it's playing to. If you love Burn Notice, then Sam's fall from the ranks of military, is probably exactly what you were hoping for. Oct 25, 2018 | Full Review…
One of those few TV movies that totally gets the audience it's playing to. If you love Burn Notice, then Sam's fall from the ranks of military, is probably exactly what you were hoping for.
Merrill Barr
Truthfully, I wasn't blown away by Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe, but I did enjoy the movie for what it was worth. Mar 6, 2018 | Full Review…
Truthfully, I wasn't blown away by Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe, but I did enjoy the movie for what it was worth.
Rob Frappier
Fall is capably directed by Burn star Jeffrey Donovan and, at times, provides enjoyable distraction, but it mostly fails to live up to Sam Axe standards. Mar 6, 2018 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
Fall is capably directed by Burn star Jeffrey Donovan and, at times, provides enjoyable distraction, but it mostly fails to live up to Sam Axe standards.
Matt Fowler
It's still good and it clearly had a bigger budget than the weekly series. But this was essentially a two hour episode of Burn Notice. Mar 6, 2018 | Full Review…
It's still good and it clearly had a bigger budget than the weekly series. But this was essentially a two hour episode of Burn Notice.
Blair Marnell
Really, this is the sort of lightweight adventure we should be seeing Bruce Campbell in much more often... Jun 22, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Really, this is the sort of lightweight adventure we should be seeing Bruce Campbell in much more often...
Rob Gonsalves
A great blast of an adventure. It's absolutely a wonderful time on the television set with this great prequel to one of the USA Networks best shows, Burn Notice. The shows star, Jeffrey Donovan directs this special made-for tv movie that delivers the shows trademark of dark humor, crisp action and smarts. A thrilling, funny, action-packed and very entertaining movie. Bruce Campbell is perfect, he returns to one of his most popular characters past, bringing lots of fun and energy to the role and showing he is having a great time with this story.
Super Reviewer
SNL: "What is Burn Notice?" "Is it a reality show about sunglasses?"
This is, in my opinion, the best made-for-TV movie I have ever seen. Bruce Campbell is perfect in this kind of role.
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