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Max Payne (2008)

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Reviews Counted:34

Fresh:11

Rotten:23

Average Rating:3.7/10

Consensus: While it boasts some stylish action, Max Payne suffers severely from an illogical plot and overdirection.

Rated: 15

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:14-11-2008

Synopsis: Rockstar Games' antihero Max Payne gets his own movie with this video game adaptation. Mark Wahlberg (THE DEPARTED) plays the titular cop who is still trying to get over the death of his family... Rockstar Games' antihero Max Payne gets his own movie with this video game adaptation. Mark Wahlberg (THE DEPARTED) plays the titular cop who is still trying to get over the death of his family while investigating several murders, while Mila Kunis (FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL) costars as an assassin desperate for her own revenge. [More]

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Olga Kurylenko, Chris O'Donnell, Donal Logue, Amaury Nolasco, Kate Burton

Director: John Moore

Director: John Moore
Screenwriter: Beau Thorne
Producer: Julie Yorn, Scott Faye, John Moore
Composer: Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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03/04/09
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Full Review Source: DVD Authority.com | comment Comment
05/13/09
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03/26/09
Dean E. Winkelspecht
Dean E. Winkelspecht
DVDTown.com

Two words sum up my favorite parts of this film: 'Olga' and 'Mila'

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
03/05/09
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
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02/27/09
Moviehole
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While lacking in plot and character development, "Max Payne" is one of the better video game adaptations to hit the screen.

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02/21/09
Gareth J. Von Kallenbach
Gareth J. Von Kallenbach
Skiewed and Reviewed

A film that shouldn’t be seen under any circumstances, even if you’re dragged off an airplane under the Presidential Directive of Rendition...

Full Review Source: Popdose | comment Comment
02/15/09
Lance Berry
Lance Berry
Popdose

Beyond the interesting visuals, Max Payne is somewhat of a mess.

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01/30/09
Mike Long
Mike Long
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N/R

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01/29/09
Doug Maclean
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01/22/09
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01/22/09
Alex Keen
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01/21/09
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01/21/09
David Johnson
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01/15/09
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01/07/09
Bill Gibron
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