Metacritic Movie Ratings
Screamers Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 75

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

  The film offers true insight into the patterns of war crimes, even if the songs sound disquietingly close to a call to violence.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles Times

  The piece is intelligently made, although the director often doesn't establish place or time, leaving the viewer unmoored.

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• 60

  out of 100

  The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis

  Part rockumentary, part howl of outrage, Screamers would have benefited from less concert film and more historical background.

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• 60

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterRichard James Havis

  A committed piece of agit-prop, which benefits from the passion of its protagonists. Followers of the band will need no introduction to the subject matter, which is referenced in their musical repertoire. The film also should play well with those interested in liberal causes.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Variety

  A noble cause does not a good movie make. Pic repeatedly drowns its impassioned message with music, creating an awkward hybrid between history lesson and concert documentary.

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