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After the Sunset Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 2.0
    38

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally unfavorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 40

    out of 100

    The New York Times Stephen Holden

    A jewel-heist frolic so stale it feels like a retread of a retread.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    Variety Todd McCarthy

    While After the Sunset is never exactly dull and is smartly cut to a brief running time, it never quickens the pulse.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    Skillfully made, but it's not necessary...On the other hand, should you see it, the time will pass pleasantly.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    USA Today Mike Clark

    The movie grows progressively more routine in quarter-hour increments, eventually collapsing under the weight of its own insignificance.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Kirk Honeycutt

    The heist itself is almost dull, and the characters aren't half as colorful or interesting as they need to be.

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  • 67

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    A fun-in-the-sun heist caper that director Brett Ratner stages as if he were the activities director of a cruise ship.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    ReelViews James Berardinelli

    After the Sunset is a mess, but it's a breezy, fun mess.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

    An unalloyed delight, bright and breezy escapist fare that's pure entertainment, filled with romance, adventure, humor, action, suspense, beautiful scenery and beautiful people.

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For Families provided by Common Sense Media

Not for kids 15 and under

Unappealing characters and a dumb story. Skip it.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this movie has some strong sexual references and situations for a PG-13. Characters drink, smoke, and use strong language. A character is a drug dealer. There is fighting and gunplay. Characters are shot, and one is killed. The main characters are jewel thieves and the story includes lying and betrayal. The movie is oddly homophobic, with humor built on misinterpreted situations. A strength of the movie is positive portrayals of female and minority characters and inter-racial relationships.

  • Families can talk about why Lola and Max had different attitudes toward retirement. Are you or aren't you the kind of person who enjoys watching a sunset? Why?

The good stuff
  • message true0

    Messages: The main characters are jewel thieves and the story includes lying and betrayal.

What to watch for
  • violence false3

    Violence: Fighting, gunplay, character killed.

  • sex false3

    Sex: Sexual references and situations, anti-gay humor.

  • language false3

    Language: Some strong language.

  • consumerism false0

    Consumerism: Not an issue

  • drugsalcoholtobacco false3

    Drinking, drugs and smoking: Drinking, smoking, reference to drug dealing.

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