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Headhunters Review

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

  • 4.0
    72

    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

    As black comedy, the film is crude and downright sloppy when compared with the clockwork machinations of the Coen brothers' creations, as it has been since its premiere. Brown's panic is capably rendered, but his ordeals are not worth enduring to the bitter end.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Variety

    A smooth, intriguing opening and a predictable but emotionally satisfying home stretch bookend helmer Morten Tyldum's otherwise by-the-numbers Norwegian thriller Headhunters.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Village Voice Michael Atkinson

    Plenty of twisty scripting makes the queasy damage seem conceptually neat and tidy, as if that's a good idea, but what we need here is a little more meat.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter John DeFore

    Twisty enough to please many arthouse patrons, though some will be rolling their eyes by the end.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    ReelViews James Berardinelli

    At a time when many mystery thrillers fall apart in the final fifteen minutes, Headhunters maintains its integrity.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    Chicago Tribune Michael Phillips

    Swift, amoral and nicely unpredictable.

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  • 88

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    It's not often a thriller keeps me wound up as well as Headhunters did. I knew I was being manipulated and didn't care. It was a pleasure to see how well it was being done.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

    Headhunters is a dark adult entertainment, a wild and bloody adrenaline rush of a movie that deals in gleeful grotesqueness and over-the-top implausibilities.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    A transgenre thriller that glides effortlessly from crisp social commentary through off-kilter comedy to paranoid terror, it's on my short list of the most enjoyable movies in recent memory.

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4

Great Norwegian Thriller by Iseeeverymovie
I only gave this a Go instead of a MUST GO because it is very graphically violent and might be too much for some filmgoers. Other than that, it is a complex, entertaining thriller that will not disappoint. Especially for any of you liked any of the recent Scandinavian films. What are those Northerners up to? ISEEEVERYMOVIE

5

Great by walkman666
Suspenseful, fun, violent, gripping and non Americanized. The way a thriller should be done!

2

Sorry but by Hmazz
Way too much gratuitous violence, and I did not read enough reviews to warn me, so some people like that- fine. But dont pretend depth when you have none. Its a sketch pretending to be more, clothed in Euro angst ( hence the black and white allure) - but just an empty thriller fashioned after Holly woods most obvious. . Each scene was crafted to manipulate the audience in the most blatant way. You dont look back and think , well I guess I could have second guessed that, because you could not have-it was loaded to make you think one way, but then that was not what was really happening? Oh Please. I really did not like this film though he gave a good performance.

5

headhunters by moviefan33
One of the best movies we have seen for a long time - keeps you guessing til the end - absolutely brilliant - I'm sure Hollywood will make their own version after seeing this one - well done! Not for kids!

4

"HEADHUNTERS" GUT-WRENCHING ENTERTAINMENT FROM NORWAY! by Peneflix
This stunning, exhilarating film based on Norway's most popular fiction writer, Jo Nesbo's novel, of the same name, is gruesome; a feast for cravers of guts and gore will have a gluttonously good time. Squeamish beware, you will be groaning and covering your eyes 25% of the film. "Headhunters" deifies boredom; it is horrific and hilarious simultaneously, and staggeringly well-constructed. ... "Headhunters" assiduously, exponentially plummets the viewer with genuine, pulsating pleasure; leaving the theatre lusting for more, knowing the exorbitant price of admission was worth every kroner. FOUR & 1/2 STARS!!!! for full review please visit ***peneflix.com

5

Headhunters by kkalensky
A great film!! Lots of twists and turns. Pulls you in at the start. The lead actor is wonderful.

4

HeadHunters by TheBlackEbert
I just saw HeadHuntersRoger, Roger (Aksel Hennie) seems to have it all but in the thirst for more gets caught up in twisted game of cat and mouse that has him risking everything to get out of! Good story line, twist, violence, with a dash of dark humor I give it a B-. *Note: In Norwegian and Danish with English subtitles.

5

HEADHUNTERS by thedoctor777
This is a Norway/German film. It is subtitled throughout the film. It is a captivating and spellbound thiller. The acting is great and the suspense during the last half will keep you on the edge of your seat. It has twists and turns you may not see coming until it jumps out at you. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. The director moves it along at just the right pace. It flowed perfectly. I thought the writing was spot on and brought to the screen wonderfully by the screen writter. A must see if you like thrillers. There is some nudity and coarse language. The only fault I could see was that the sub-titles go by pretty fast, I would have liked them a little bit slower; but that could be just my ability to read.

5

Great Story
This movie is filled with suspense, great acting and originality (which is unusual these days) Seemed to go by very quickly. Went out of my way to see this as it isn't available at too many locations in my area...I'm glad I did ..... Well worth the extra effort.

5

A Must See Action Movie by GoBrown75
Excellent! This movie had all of the action and suspense you need. Awesome. I hope they don't mess this movie up when they do the American version

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