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Hangman
2017 98 min United States of America R 18+
★4.7
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Director: Johnny Martin
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Description
A homicide detective teams up with a criminal profiler to catch a serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the children's game, Hangman.
Worldwide:
$104,503
Starring
Al Pacino
Actor
Karl Urban
Actor
Brittany Snow
Actor
Key opinion
Hangman is widely criticized as a derivative and poorly executed thriller that fails to live up to its genre predecessors. While a small minority finds the procedural elements functional for a single viewing, most reviewers agree that the film is hampered by a weak script and uninspired performances.
| Originality | The film functions as a pale, unoriginal imitation of superior serial killer movies like Se7en. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by simplistic dialogue, illogical plot turns, and worn-out genre tropes. | |
| Acting | The performances from lead actors Al Pacino and Karl Urban are viewed as uninspired, distracted, or lacking their usual screen presence. | |
| Cinematography | The technical execution, including the cinematography and editing, is perceived as amateurish and lacking the necessary atmospheric tension. | |
| Accessibility | Viewers are divided on whether the film provides a functional, albeit predictable, experience for a casual viewing or is entirely unworthy of the audience's time. |