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Case 39 (2010)

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Reviews Counted:9

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Rotten:8

Average Rating:3.7/10

Rated: 15 [See Full Rating] for violence and terror including disturbing images

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Theatrical Release:25-09-2009

Synopsis: Renee Zellweger hasn't starred in a horror film since the beginning of her career, but she makes a return to the genre with this creepy thriller. The Oscar-winning actress plays a social worker... Renee Zellweger hasn't starred in a horror film since the beginning of her career, but she makes a return to the genre with this creepy thriller. The Oscar-winning actress plays a social worker whose attempts to save a young girl (Jodelle Ferland, TIDELAND) from abuse may be misguided. [More]

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper

Director: Christian Alvart

Director: Christian Alvart
Screenwriter: Ray Wright
Producer: Steve Golin, Kevin Misher

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Ruth Hessey

This is a nasty and morally repulsive film.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 05 2009 08:14 PM

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Leigh Paatsch

It is universally terrible in virtually every department, save for the creepy charisma displayed by young Ferland.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 05 2009 05:47 PM

Herald Sun (Australia)

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3/5

Des Partridge

One of those movies that's bad enough to make it worth seeing.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 05 2009 05:36 PM

Courier Mail (Australia)

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Margaret Pomeranz

This is one of the least scary, dumbest movies I’ve seen in a long time.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 04 2009 03:48 PM

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Jake Wilson

On the strength of Case 39, Zellweger could easily play den mother to a brood of hillbilly psychos in a film by Rob Zombie. That would be horror worthy of the name.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 04 2009 03:42 PM

The Age (Australia)

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Zach Gibson

Stale reheat of the creepy kid genre. No point investigating. Case closed.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 01 2009 06:12 PM

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Louise Keller

A deftly made horror thriller with plenty of scares, Case 39 may be predictable and somewhat heavy handed, but it ticks all the boxes for the genre.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 31 2009 05:52 PM

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Uncle Creepy

I'm sure it will do decent business among the undemanding weekend-horror crowd and Zellweger fans when it eventually sees the light of day. Nobody else need apply.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 10 2009 12:30 PM

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