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Man on Fire (2004)

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The Critics:
C+
14 reviews
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B+
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A wave of kidnappings has swept through Mexico, feeding a growing sense of panic among its wealthier citizens, especially parents. In one six-day period, there were twenty-four abductions, leading many to hire bodyguards for their children. Into this world enters John Creasy, a burned-out ex-CIA operative/assassin, who has given up on life. Creasy's friend Rayburn brings him to Mexico City to be a... See Full Description
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller and Remake
Running Time: 2 hrs. 22 min.
Release Date: April 23rd, 2004 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for language and strong violence.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
U.S. Box Office: $77,894,965
Cast and Credits
Starring: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Marc Anthony, Radha Mitchell, Christopher Walken
Directed by: Tony Scott
Produced by: Lance Hool, James Skotchdopole, Lucas Foster
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Critics Reviews Average Grade:   C+   
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"Last week's The Punisher is the wrong way to do a vengeance thriller. This week's Man on Fire is the right way." more...
B
Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...ponderous and bloated..." more...
D-
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...a production too ambitious for the foundation supplied by the screenplay." more...
C+
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...this movie goes a little crazy in the second half, veering into looniness, murkiness and cliches after its exciting midpoint kidnapping." more...
C+
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User Reviews Average Grade:  B+   
Denzel Shines in Lengthy Film  by KISSman24 (4/24/2004)
165 out of 190 people found this review helpful
Once again, Denzel Washington portrays a flawed character who is out to set...Full Review
  B
Dissapointed After weeks of Eager anticipation  by southernbo2001 (4/23/2004)
108 out of 195 people found this review helpful
Director Tony Scott's fussy style of hyperimages and flash editing is in full...Full Review
  C+
Unsatisfying Mess With Terrible Conclusion  by umwolvie2442 (4/24/2004)
149 out of 507 people found this review helpful
Trust me, this is one let down movie that you want to avoid and this comes from...Full Review
  D-
Excellent in Many Fashions  by johnkehrli (4/23/2004)
519 out of 589 people found this review helpful
This movie is excellent in many ways. I was personally not a fan of the movie...Full Review
  A
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