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10 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Original-CinOriginal-CinLand of Bad is an atypical war film because of the contrasts that reflect the different style of modern warfare.
- 73The Daily BeastNick SchagerThe Daily BeastNick SchagerHeadlined by a serviceable Liam Hemsworth and a fantastic Russell Crowe in all his hammy scene-stealing glory, it’s the bro-iest bro-fest that ever bro’d—and I say that with far more affection than condescension.
- 64The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Barry HertzThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Barry HertzOnce Land of Bad establishes its stakes – one man versus an army – the film settles all too comfortably into war-machine territory, minus any particularly inventive kills or sense of style.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckIt’s Crowe who’s the film’s MVP.
- 60The GuardianCatherine BrayThe GuardianCatherine BrayDespite quality performances from both leading lads, Land of Bad won’t exactly knock anyone’s socks off.
- 58The A.V. ClubLuke Y. ThompsonThe A.V. ClubLuke Y. ThompsonIf you can get through a rough first act, you’ll see both absurd military superheroics and the greatest grocery run ever.
- 50The New York TimesGlenn KennyThe New York TimesGlenn KennyLand of Bad, directed by William Eubank from a script he wrote with David Frigerio, is commendable in the abstract for depicting the realities of 21st-century warfare both narratively and thematically.
- 50RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsRogerEbert.comSimon AbramsAs it is, “Land of Bad” is a pandering drama with some action movie thrills.
- 40Paste MagazineBrianna ZiglerPaste MagazineBrianna ZiglerLand of Bad is middle-of-the-road war movie gobbledygook.
- 38Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreLand of Bad is a solid-enough B-movie combat thriller with the cast and production values of an A-picture.