“A modest Southern folktale about atonement, grief, and one’s own mortality.”
“Backpedals into a second-rate comedy reminiscent of others produced by Ice Cube.”
“Only scratches the surface of a story that deserves more than just spaghetti lunches.”
“Substitutes a sensible script with scenes of hyper-unrealistic imagery void of real emotion.”
“Countless misfires make for a subpar ride-a-long in the buddy-cop action sub-genre.”
“Great dance sequences, but without a sensible script, what’s the point?”
“Makes the hilariously daft ‘Dumb and Dumber’ feel like a thinking-man’s movie.”
“Simply refuses to be even a bit original.”
“Flaunts its ability to disturb, which makes it seem more desperate than anything.”
“Bold enough to enter darker and more elusive territory.”
“Flawed…but a much-needed albeit moderate kick to the summer action lineup.”
“Unshakeable personalities are less intriguing.”