Share

Watch It

On DVD: Now | On Blu-ray: Now
Watch it on iTunes Buy on Amazon

Five Minutes of Heaven Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

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

  • 4.0
    62

    out of 100

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

  • 50

    out of 100

    The New York Times Manohla Dargis

    A feature-length talkathon built on a sketchy premise, some unpersuasive psychology, a pinch of politics and strong star turns from Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt, the appeal of all those words runs out long before the director Oliver Hirschbiegel turns off the spigot.

    Read Full Review

  • 50

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Kirk Honeycutt

    Based on a true story -- that never happened. That might explain why the film circles and circles its subject but never strikes dramatic pay dirt.

    Read Full Review

  • 67

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    A forceful Neeson and an even more intense Nesbitt (Bloody Sunday) both show their stuff and obscure the unrelieved pain endured by the men they portray.

    Read Full Review

  • 70

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times

    Ultimately, Five Minutes of Heaven is stronger as a whole than its individual parts. It's a well-performed piece that perhaps required a more calibrated hand than Hirschbiegel's proves here.

    Read Full Review

  • 75

    out of 100

    ReelViews James Berardinelli

    On balance, it's a good movie but not a great one. Probably the only reason it's getting North American distribution is because of the involvement of Liam Neeson.

    Read Full Review

  • 80

    out of 100

    Variety Dennis Harvey

    Powerhouse performances by Liam Neeson and James Nesbit make this an intense, ultimately moving tale.

    Read Full Review

  • See all Five Minutes of Heaven reviews at Metacritic.com

View MoreView Less
Advertisement