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Max Payne
2008 100 min United States of America, Canada PG-13 16+
★4.8
Crime, Action, Drama
Director: John Moore
🎮 Based on the game
«Max Payne»
Trailers
Description
A DEA agent whose family was slain as part of a conspiracy, and an assassin out to avenge her sister's death, join forces to solve a series of murders in New York City.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$40.69M
Worldwide:
$85.42M
Starring
Mark Wahlberg
Actor
Mila Kunis
Actor
Beau Bridges
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Max Payne is a divisive film that succeeds for some as a stylish, atmospheric noir thriller while failing others as a hollow and underdeveloped adaptation. Opinions split sharply on whether its visual focus compensates for a lack of narrative depth and emotional weight.
| Production | The noir-inspired visual style, specifically the snow-laden NYC aesthetic and effective use of slow-motion, successfully captures the grim essence of the source material. | |
| Acting | Mark Wahlberg's performance as Max Payne is a polarizing anchor, viewed by some as an authentic, stoic portrayal and by others as one-dimensional and lacking in emotional depth. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being predictable, thin, and failing to capture the complex, philosophical, or dramatic intensity found in the original game. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Mila Kunis, is frequently described as underdeveloped, miscast, or wasted within the film’s narrative structure. | |
| Pacing | Views on the film's pacing and action balance are divided: some appreciate the contemplative, atmosphere-first approach, while others find the action sparse and the overall tempo boring. |