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Optimus
Top 10 Highly-Rated Reviews-
5
Rob Carnevale’s “‘Prisoners” Is a Five-Star Presentation -
4.88
David Denby’s “Search Missions: ‘Prisoners’...” Is Genuinely Satisfying -
4.83
Liam Lacey’s “Prisoners” Review Opens Up the Mind -
4.8
Ben Kendrick’s “‘Prisoners’ Review” Is Careful and Grounded -
4.75
Drew McWeeny’s “Review: The Brutal, Haunting ’Prisoners“Is Near Flawless -
4.75
Sheila O’Malley’s “Prisoners” Is a Stern, Steady-Handed Rebuke -
4.75
Ian Buckwalter’s “‘Prisoners’ of a Story” Is Bound to Enlighten -
4.75
Roger Moore’s “Movie Review: ’Prisoners’, a Smart” Fresh Take -
4.73
Bob Bloom’s “… Tight, Tense ‘Prisoners’” Is Exceptional -
4.68
Colin Covert’s Review “Takes No ‘Prisoners’”

Pessimus
Top 10 Poorly-Rated Reviews-
0.5
Williams’s “Mesmerizing, Multi-Layered Mystery” Is Several Layers of Awful -
1.13
Amber Wilkinson “Prisoners” Is a Writer’s Punishment -
1.25
Austin Kennedy’s “...reviews PRISONERS” Is Overlong and Rarely Interesting -
1.25
Harvey S. Karten’s “PRISONERS” Is Truly Avant-Garde -
1.35
William Bibbiani’s “Second Opinion: Prisoners” Masquerades as Opinion -
1.38
Tim Robey’s “Prisoners, Toronto Film Festival, Review” Fails Tragically -
1.5
Todd Gilchrist’s “‘Prisoners’ Review...” Is a Red Herring -
1.53
Eric Eisenberg’s “Prisoners” Is Full of Synonyms but Not Much Else -
1.55
Wesley Morris “Prisoners” Creates Endless Wonder -
1.63
Ann Hornaday’s “‘Prisoners’” Is a Close Encounter of the Pulp Kind

Chorus
192 Other Reviews-
4.68
“Prisoners” by Noel Murray Is a Subtle Masterpiece -
4.65
Ellis’ “Prisoners Review (By the Schmoes)” Is Flawless, Full of Humor -
4.63
Stephen Farber’s “Prisoners: Telluride Review” Hits All the Right Notes -
4.63
For Sam Woolf’s “Prisoners Review [TIFF 2013],” the Devil’s in the Details -
4.63
Matt Brunson’s “Prisoners: Captive Audience” Is Astounding and Taut -
4.58
Matt Neal’s “Film Review: Prisoners” Is Subtle and Imaginative -
4.55
Donald Clarke’s “Prisoners” Dances With Artistry -
4.55
Cara Nash’s “Prisoners” Is a Wholly Satisfying, Thorough Exploration -
4.5
Tom Clift’s “Prisoners (Review)” Is a Solid, Personal and Moving Work -
4.43
Kurt Loder’s “Prisoners” Digs Deep, Sets the Bar High -
4.43
Brian Orndorf’s “Prisoners” Review Is a Care Package for the Reader -
4.4
Joe Neumaier’s “‘Prisoners,’ Movie Review” Is Hauntingly Clean -
4.4
Jeff Meyers Is a Modern Mozart of Film Criticism With “Prisoners” -
4.4
Margot Harrison’s “Prisoners” Free From Incoherence -
4.38
Ed Gonzalez’s “Prisoners” Effortlessly Eviscerates -
4.38
James Berardinelli Is a Master Who Takes His Time in “Prisoners” -
4.35
Ignatiy Vishnevetsky’s “Prisoners” Delivers Pulitzer-Worthy Prose -
4.33
Brian Tallerico’s “Prisoners” Review Is Majestic and Magical -
4.3
Eric Kohn’s “Prisoners” Review Is a Tense, Edge-of-Your-Seat Thrill Ride -
4.3
Paul Doro’s “‘Prisoners’” Certainly Isn’t an Endurance Test -
4.3
Wilson’s “Prisoners Movie Review” a Literal Literary Delight to Read -
4.3
Ty Burr’s “‘Prisoners’ Is...” About Knowing and Not-Knowing Knowing -
4.3
Devin Faraci’s “PRISONERS Movie Review” Is Thoroughly Naturalistic -
4.3
Justin Craig’s “Prisoners” Review Reminds of Caravaggio -
4.28
Charlotte O’Sullivan “Prisoners—Film Review” a Guardian Against Spoilers -
4.25
Caryn James’ “Hugh Jackman and...In Surprising ’Prisoners’” Is Deft -
4.25
Sean O’Connell’s “Hugh Jackman...Prisoners” Is Meat-and-Potatoes Synopsis -
4.25
Rob Vaux’s “Mania Review: Prisoner” Is a Maniacally Good Time -
4.25
Claudia Puig “‘Prisoners’ Is Arresting But” Is Simple Synopsis -
4.25
Greg Evans’ “Jackman’s Five-Star ’Prisoners’” Doesn’t Fritter -
4.2
Cole Smithy’s “Prisoners” Is a Synoptic Doozy -
4.2
Travis Hopson’s “Movie Review: ’Prisoners’, Starring...” Worthy and Insightful -
4.2
Kirkland’s “Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Prisoners’ Gripping, Terrifying” -
4.18
Daniel Kimmel’s “Review—Prisoners” Is a Feisty Thriller -
4.18
Rich Cline’s “‘Prisoners’ Movie Review” Grips With Great Vibe -
4.15
Mathew DeKinder’s Creates Impressive Read With “Review: ‘Prisoners’” -
4.13
William Goss’s “Tiff Review: ‘Prisoners’” Gets Right to the Point -
4.13
Peter Travers’s “Prisoners” Is a Taught, Concise Thriller -
4.13
Mark Dujsik’s “Prisoners (2013)” Is a Brutal, Effective Takedown -
4.13
Eric D Snider’s “Review: Prisoners” Is an Occasionally Hilarious Write-Up -
4.1
M. Faust’s “Prisoners” Is a Brilliant, Unexpected, and Disorienting Journey -
4.1
“Prisoners” by Rene Rodriguez Delivers via Originality -
4.08
“Prisoners” by Tim Grierson Walks Hard -
4.08
Peter Bradshaw’s “Prisoners—Review” Raises Important Questions -
4.05
David Jenkins’ “Prisoners Review” Has a Flair for the Dramatic -
4.05
Andrew O’Hehir’s “‘Prisoners’: Hugh Jackman,...” Delivers a Deeper Look -
4.05
Chris Hewiitt’s “Prisoners” Review Is Brilliant -
4.03
Ed Whitfield’s “FILM REVIEW: PRISONERS” a Rustic Beauty of a Review -
4.03
Michael Smith’s “Prisoners” Is a Modern Jazz-Film Criticism Hybrid -
4.03
Lisa Giles-Keddie “Prisoners Review” Offers One for the Intellectuals -
4
“Prisoners” by Nell Minow Is a Necessity for Parents -
3.95
Sean Means’ “Movie Review… ’Prisoners’” Is a Mainstream Teaser-Pleaser -
3.95
Keith Uhlich’s “Prisoners: Movie Review (R)” Offers Firm Criticism -
3.95
Katherine Monk’s “Prisoners” Review Will Melt Your Face -
3.93
Mara Reinstein’s “Prisoners Review” Captivates With It’s Snarkiness -
3.9
Tom Long’s “Prisoners” Is Crisp and Intriguing but Lacks Depth -
3.9
Joe Williams’ “‘Prisoners’ Is” the Emperor of Humorous Reviews -
3.9
“Captive Audience” by Ed Gibbs Should Be Recognized Worldwide -
3.9
Moira Mcdonald’s “Revenge Turns Sour” Comes Off as Anything but Sour -
3.88
Cole Smithey’s “Prisoners” Is Six Minutes You Won’t Regret Giving Up -
3.88
Macinnes’s “Prisoners: Toronto 2013—First Look Review” Gets the Job Done -
3.88
John Serba’s “‘Prisoners’ Review” Focuses on the Theological -
3.88
Anders Wright’s “Captivating Actors” Is a Quality Review, Interrupted -
3.85
Ethan Alter’s “Prisoners: Lock This Movie Up” Drives the Metaphor Home -
3.83
Bill Gibron’s “Prisoners” Is a Didactic Snack -
3.83
Roeper’s “Prisoners Review” Is a Straight-to-Video Classic -
3.83
Tim Brayton’s “The Missing” Is True Grit -
3.8
CJ Johnson’s “Prisoners” Succeeds Despite Use of “Yucky” and “Naughty” -
3.8
“Prisoners” by Christy Lemire Talks the Talk -
3.8
Chris Sawin’s “Prisoners” Review Succeeds With Soothing Prose -
3.78
“Prisoners” by Eric Melin Wows; Drops Mic and Leaves -
3.78
Betsy Sharkey’s Gives Solid Performance With “Movie Review: ’Prisoners” -
3.75
Brett McCracken’s “Prisoners” Review Is Food for the Mind -
3.75
Peter Rainer’s “‘Prisoners’ Is Too Obvious” Has Obvious Flaws -
3.75
Charlie McCollum’s “Review: A Riveting ’Prisoners’” Is Substantial -
3.7
Christopher Orr “Prisoners” Is a Review of Duel Identities -
3.7
Daily Mail’s “As Mad as a Bag of Snakes” Shreds ‘Prisoners’ -
3.68
Rich Cline’s “Prisoners” Reviews Surprises After Ugly Appearance -
3.65
“Prisoners” by Mike McGranaghan Is a Gentle Beast of a Review -
3.65
Rodrigo Perez’s “Telluride Review: ‘Prisoners’ Is a Convincing if Not Unique Review -
3.65
Josh Bell’s “‘Prisoners’…” Is a Skimpy Diatribe -
3.63
Matthew Pejkovic’s “PRISONERS (2013)” Is Sloppy Yet Engaging -
3.63
Mark Kermode’s ” Prisoners—Review” Is a Short Delightful Romp -
3.63
Jeffrey Lyles’ “Prisoners” Is a Back-of-Your-Seat Review -
3.6
Todd Jorgenson’s “Prisoners” Focuses on Character Motivation -
3.6
Dustin Putman’s “Review: Prisoners” Is a Compelling Eye-Bleeder -
3.6
Stephen Silver’s“Movie Review: “Prisoners” or Where the Yuk Yuks Fall Flat -
3.6
Linda Cook’s “‘Prisoners’ Is a Gripping Whodunit” Falls Short of Greatness -
3.55
Bob Grimm’s “Held Captive” Might Improve Your Day -
3.55
Kevin Carr’s “Prisoners” Review Offers Valuable Insight -
3.53
Matthew Turner’s “‘Prisoners: ’” Goes From Scary to Awesome -
3.53
Rebecca Murray “‘Prisoners’ Movie Review’” Will Liberate Readers -
3.5
Tim Evans’ “‘Prisoners’ Review” Is Not One of the Best -
3.5
“Prisoners Review” by Matt Patches Is Full of Insight and Spoilers -
3.5
David Blaustein’s “Prisoners” Is the Andy Kaufman of Reviews -
3.5
Goodykoontz’s “‘Prisoners,’ 4 Stars” Is a Homely Yet Seductive Tease -
3.43
“Prisoners” by Emma Dibdin Is a Crouton Lunch -
3.43
Leonard Maltin’s “Prisoners” Understays Its Welcome -
3.4
Ken Hanke Wants Everything Explained to Him in “Prisoners” -
3.4
“Prisoners” by Jim Judy Confuses but Redeems -
3.4
“Prisoners” by Stephen Whitty Lacks “It” Quality -
3.38
“Prisoners” by Kirk Honeycutt Runs With Vigor; Trips on Hurdle -
3.38
Chris Bumbray’s “Review: Prisoners (Tiff 2013)” Is Uncritical Adoration -
3.38
Simon Reynolds’s “‘Prisoners’ Review” Straddles the Middle of the Road -
3.38
Sandie Angulo Chen Satisfies Audience With “Prisoners” -
3.38
Michael Phillips’ “In the Hands of...’Prisoners’” Is Evocative Yet Jacked -
3.38
Mike Russell’s “Prisoner Movie Review” Will Drive Readers Crazy -
3.35
A. O. Scott’s “After Two Children Vanish” Is Vague but Worth It -
3.35
Richard Corliss’ Review of “Prisoners” Lives and Dies With References -
3.25
Drew McWeeny’s “Review: Hugh Jackman and Jake...” Has Cumulative Power -
3.25
Rafer Guzman’s “‘Prisoners’ Review” Is Too Vague to Be Effective -
3.23
David Nusair Rushes Through “Prisoners” and Keeps Analysis Locked Up -
3.23
Nigel Floyd’s “Prisoners” Is a Dry and Detached Offering -
3.23
Chris Knight’s “Prisoners, Reviewed” Proves Shockingly Spoil Free -
3.15
Lisa Kennedy “Prisoners’ Movie Review” a Short Time in the Slammer -
3.15
Kevin Ranson Refuses to Name Names in “Figuratively” -
3.13
Neil Pond’s “‘Prisoners’” Pounds Its Spoils Home -
3.13
Tony Stamp’s “Review: Prisoners” Is Truly a Weak Effort -
3.13
Jordan Hoffman’s “‘Prisoners’ Review” Is Cutesy and Unconvincing -
3.13
Kristopher Tapley’s “Prisoners” Review Is a Tonally Confused Mess -
3.1
Peter Hartlaub’s “Prisoners” Review Is a Teeter-Totter -
3.1
“Prisoners Review” by Julian Roman Could Use a Jolt of Excitement. -
3.08
Bruce Bennett’s “PRISONERS” Is Visually Disengaging Yet Otherwise Worthy -
3.08
Steve Persall’s “Make You Feel Like One” Asks Interesting Questions -
3.05
Marc Savlov’s “Prisoners” Review Abdandons the Frightened Reader -
3.05
Lawrence Toppman’s “Prisoners” Review Fades Away -
3.03
Sara Maria Vizcarrondo’s “Prisoners” Is a Wardrobe Malfunction -
3.03
To the Reader Go the Spoils in Cary Darling’s “Movie Review: ’Prisoners’” -
3.03
Tony Macklin’s “Prisoners” Review Provides Little Insight -
3.03
Tucker’s “Vigilante Vengeance” Gets Personal, Loses Momentum -
3
Dan Jolin’s “Prisoners Les Miserablers” Lacks Cogency -
3
Jason Best’s ” Film Review: Prisoners” Is Quick and Disposable -
2.93
Jim Schembri’s “New Release Movie Reviews: Prisoners” Is Too Effusive -
2.93
“Prisoners” by Staci Layne Wilson Lacks Any Character Analysis -
2.9
Matt Keleman’s “Prisoners: Hands of Justice” Is Held Back by Unworthiness -
2.88
Michael A. Smith’s “Prisoners” Has a Clear Statement but No Argument -
2.88
Dave White Takes Hollywood to Task in “Prisoners Review” -
2.88
Louise Keller’s “PRISONERS” Is Heavy on the Jackman Praise -
2.85
Frank Swietek “Prisoners” Condemns Readers to Ruined Film -
2.85
Randall King’s “Prisoners” Review Offers References but Little Insight -
2.85
Vince Mancini’s “Review: Prisoners”—Hirsute Exposition -
2.83
Dann Gire’s Review of “Prisoners” Is Solid but Lacks Muscle -
2.83
Stephen Carty’s “Prisoners(2013)” Is Imbalanced and Repetitive -
2.83
James Kendrick’s Scholarly Opus “Prisoners” Plays Fast and Loose With Plot -
2.78
Chris Barsanti’s “Film Review: Prisoners” Is Hollow and Wordy -
2.75
“Rural America” by Dennis Schwartz Has Some Major Flaws -
2.75
Fine’s “Prisoners’: Don’t Believe the Hype” Lacks Definitive Details -
2.75
Chris Vognar’s “Child-Abduction Thriller” Aims for the Heart, Misses -
2.75
David Hiltbrand’s “Prisoners Will Tear You Up” Depresses via Dictionary -
2.73
“Prisoners” by Willie Waffle Is a Press Release in Disguise -
2.7
Laura Clifford’s “‘Prisoners’” Is an Unpleasant Blast From the Past -
2.68
Graham Young’s “Prisoners” Holds Readers Prisoners to His Formatting -
2.68
Jon Niccum’s “Prisoners Is Shackled by Convoluted Plot” Is Basically Critique-Less -
2.63
Jocelyn Noveck’s “‘Prisoners’ Review: Suspsense” Is Untenable and Maudlin -
2.6
Diana Saenger’s “Prisoners” Resembles a Cupcake on a Webpage -
2.6
Simon Weaving’s “Review of PRISONERS” Is Imperfect in an Endearing Way -
2.58
Susan Granger’s “Review of ’Prisoners’” Is a Blurb -
2.5
T’cha Dunlevy’s “Review: Prisoners” Remains Contently Confined -
2.5
A.A. Dowd’s “Toronto 2013, Day Two: Prisoners” Bloviates Ad Infinitum -
2.5
Scott Foundas’s “Telluride Film Review: ‘Prisoners’” Takes Too Long to Get to the Criticism -
2.45
Lori Hoffman Continues Her Trend of Abrupt Endings in “Desperate Dad” -
2.4
Alexander’s “PRISONERS Movie Review” Trips Over Too Many Tangents -
2.38
Mark R. Leeper’s “Prisoners” Is a Disappointing Meditation on Genres -
2.38
Johanson’s “Prisoners Review” Couches Criticism in Colloquialism -
2.38
David Edelstein’s “Torturous” Is a Brief Splash of Bile -
2.38
Anita Katz’s “‘Prisoners’ Has Deeper Thrills” Could Use a Conclusion -
2.33
John Urbancich’s “‘Prisoners’” Holds Key to the Obvious -
2.28
“Prisoners” Review by Nigel Andrews Is Magnificent Joke Fail -
2.25
Lumenick’s “Hugh Jackman Goes Vigilante” Is a Loud, Ugly Spoilerfest -
2.23
Jackie K. Cooper’s “‘Prisoners’” Is Ho-Hum! -
2.2
Joanna Langfield’s “Prisoners” Is Totally Unimpressive -
2.2
Pete Hammond’s “Prisoner’s Movie Review” Is a Cliche Driven Compliment-Fest -
2.13
Donald Clarke’s “Prisoners” Should Be Locked Away in a Vault -
2.13
Erik Davis Shows a Paucity of Ideas With “Edge of Your Seat Thrill Ride” -
2.13
Henry Fitzherbert’s “Prisoners” Is the Inception-Limbo-Level of Reviews -
2.13
Matthew Toomey’s “Review: Prisoners” Is Must-Read for the Wrong Reasons -
2.05
Buchanan’s “Prisoners: Review” Proves to Be Boring, Headache Inducing -
2.05
Andrea Gronvall’s “Prisoners” Is Itty Bitty Nonsense -
2.03
Peter Howell’s “Justice Held Hostage” Is a Middling Recap -
2
Douglas’s “Tiff Review: Prisoners” Redefines Analysis... Incorrectly -
2
Kirk Baird’s “Abduction of Innocence” Embraces Ambiguity -
1.98
Fred Topel’s “Tiff 2013 Review: Prisoners” Is a Lesson in Why Some People Hate Critics -
1.88
Blink and You’ll Miss John Hazelton’s “Prisoners” -
1.88
Amy Nicholson’s “Prisoners Is Hugh Jackman and Jake…” Is a Weak Ploy -
1.88
David Kaplan’s “Our Review: Prisoners” Is Double-Blah -
1.83
Glasson’s “Prisoners” Is a Review in Name Only -
1.8
Jolene Mendez’ “‘PRISONERS’ Movie Review” Is Unglued -
1.75
James Verniere’s “Plan Your… ‘Prisoners’” Is Spoiled Rotten -
1.75
Owen Gleiberman’s “Movie Review: Prisoners (2013)” Is Banal -
1.68
Rex Reed’s “Pure Terror: Denis Villeneuve’s Nail-Biting…” Plot Spoiler -
1.65
David Thomson’s “Rotten State of Hollywood” Is Reactionary Drivel -
1.63
“Prisoners” by Robert Roten Is Later-Years Beethoven