The Pledge (I) (2001) User Reviews

Unexpected

[FunnyMann · 7/10 · 23 September 2001]

Having seen "The Pledge" without knowing much about it, I got something other than what I bargained for. But that's not necessarily a bad thing.

If you're looking for a good whodunit, avoid this movie. If you're looking for a fast-paced thriller, avoid this movie. But if you're into seeing an intense character study bolstered by impressive acting and clever directing (kudos, Sean Penn), you've come to the right place.

I read one IMDB review calling this film Nicholson's worst ever. This is not true -- that reviewer obviously never saw "Man Trouble" -- but I can see why some folks really don't like this movie. It doesn't deliver what you'd expect, and what it does deliver is neither conventional nor uplifting. In fact, it's pretty depressing. But if you ponder the story afterward, you realize there's a certain dark justice at work here. Like, blacklight dark.

So then, "The Pledge" is not a light and frothy piece, but if you're the type who thinks watching some poor b**tard's descent into madness is entertainment, have at it.

"I made a promise, Eric. You're old enough to remember when that meant something..."

[drewnes · 7/10 · 30 May 2021]

I am impressed, Sean Penn. Serial killers are always something that intrigue me, but not every movie does a good job with it. The Pledge changed it up a bit where the focus is more on a retiree learning how to deal with getting old. Jack Nicholson continues to show why he is so good in films.

Nicholson carries a flawed, yet watchable film

[jtindahouse · 7/10 · 27 June 2021]

I don't think I've ever said "Oh wow" as many times before as I did in the opening credits of 'The Pledge'. Huge name after huge name just kept appearing. Every time I thought that had to be the end of it, another massive star would pop up. It turns out a lot of them were only there for very short cameos, but still to see all those people in one movie was pretty cool.

The real star of the show at the end of the day though is Jack Nicholson. I forget what an incredibly charismatic and natural actor he was. Every scene he's in feels so effortless and organic. I actually suspect a very large portion of my enjoyment of this film was simply down to his performance.

The movie itself was a strange one. It sets up a really interesting premise, with a retired investigator who thinks the real killer of children is still on the loose. Instead of going and hunting him though, he more or less decides to wait him out with some bait set. It's not the worst idea, but it doesn't make for as interesting of a film.

Then there's the ending. I won't go into any details. I'll just say I did not care for it. And I usually love different and unique endings. But we had invested too much time and care into this story for that to be the conclusion. It felt cheap, unrealistic and extremely unsatisfying.

At the end of the day though it's going to be very hard to make a bad film with Nicholson as your lead. I enjoyed this film, without ever loving it.

All the comments I read are equally, love it or hate it. I'll settle the dispute.

[userscreenname · 7/10 · 28 August 2004]

The Pledge is a....... good movie.

I see how people can dislike it, it is a kind of long movie, and you have to be patient with it. The ending is kind of frustrating to those seeking all the answers, but anyone with a fairly open mind will like it instantly.

The movie was good, I liked it, my mom and my little sister even liked it.

Sean Penn made sure not to try to win over a crown using the generic appeal, sex, gore, et cetera. He was very classy with this movie, good job on his part.

Acting was good throughout the movie, Jack Nicholson did a good job, I especially liked Benicio Del Toro's part, even though it was not too long.

I don't know, pretty much, it's a good movie, nothing out of the ball park. But it is worth the watch.

Hollywood Adaptation of a Swedish Classic.

[chiumt · 7/10 · 7 June 2020]

I read the original Swedish book. Never got to watch the movie until now. A character study rather than a serial killer thriller. A bit slow moving. And the climactic ending a bit of a let down. But Jack Nicholson is low key but good.

It's great to see professionals at work

[Alan-40 · 7/10 · 31 December 2002]

I'm not that crazy about the story, which has been put to film at least twice before. (I think the other movie is The Cold Light of Day.) In the other movie, which was set in one of the Soviet bloc countries, there was also a serial killer after young girls, and the detective makes the morally questionable decision to put a girlfriends daughter unknowingly at risk to use as bait. The swingset for the girl beside the road (where the killer would be sure to see her) was copied over from the novel.

For sheer moviemaking prowess, though, this team of actors and Penn as the director is unbeatable. Every performance comes across with perfect sincerity and you forget you are looking at famous actors. There are some surreal touches as well, when bit players from the early part show up on screen late in the story with non speaking roles.

Four stars. Even if you don't like Jack Nicholson.

Gripping

[rrailer · 8/10 · 11 January 2003]

Faithful to the book in most regards, the film is excellent, and Nicholson's performance is beyond reproach. While the denouement may have had issues (not with the point or the meaning, but rather the delivery), the film is still outstanding.

Nicholson's relationship with the girl (he is beautiful as an aged father) and his inexorable obsession with the murderer are perfect in the film. Sadly, Penn's pacing is inconsistent, as is the sense of "detective" that Duerenmatt was careful to give his novel: the film's heartbeat ranges from driving to rambling, and most thematically appropriate may have been a measured beat which is lacking here.

Nonetheless, the film is gripping, and captures the point, spirit and feel of the novel perfectly. It may not pull off the trick of being both faithful and profitable, but the film is true, and the acting impeccable.

Great actors in long moody winding murder mystery

[SnoopyStyle · 7/10 · 18 January 2014]

Jerry Black (Jack Nicholson) is retiring from the police force. A little girl's body is found, and he's asked to go in for one more case. When the girl's mother (Patricia Clarkson) asks him to find the killer, she forces him to take a pledge. When brash cop Stan Krolak (Aaron Eckhart) gets a mentally weak Indian (Benicio Del Toro) to confess, Jerry isn't so sure and continues to investigate despite nobody believes him.

It's obvious that director Sean Penn called in a lot of people. This is filled wall to wall with top ranked acting talents. Every character is played by great actors no matter how small the roles.

This movie takes its time. Maybe it takes too much time. It sets an interesting tone. It's moody. But the pace suffers. Sean Penn has an actor's instinct rather than a storyteller. He gets great performances from great actors. But the story meanders. It's more of a character study as the Jerry character oscillates from a superior police mind to a paranoid father figure. The character study culminates in an unusual ending.

Slow & Powerful

[shark-43 · 8/10 · 13 February 2006]

I had rather low expectations for The Pledge - even though I've admired Penn as an actor (Dead Man Walking, Racing With The Moon, etc.) I really didn't care much for his writing/directing attempts (Indian Runner and The Crossing Guard) so I finally got around to watching this on cable and I was not prepared for how intriguing, intelligent and emotionally powerful the movie was. Yes, obviously, from other people's comments, this isn't every one's cup of tea. Fine. You want quickie thriller, wall to wall action - go watch Con Air or something. Popcorn movies are fine. People need to turn off their brains and escape every now and then (Unfortunately for big budget movies - its more NOW and very rarely THEN)> So that is why I really enjoyed the slow pace and the ambiguity of the plot - it left things out there for you to find, to discover, to ponder. Nicholson - who is so capable of just phoning it in lately or just doing a gig for a paycheck (Anger Management - YIKES!!!) - but here he really delivers a strong, aching performance. He is surrounded by excellent actors (especially Del Toro, Eckhart and a very impressive tiny scene from Mickey Rourke). I know there are huge fans of the German book and the movie - I will seek them out. But I have watched this film twice and it is even more powerful the second time. One CAN be driven mad by NEVER knowing something so ghastly, something so important.

Superb drama. Top 5 of the decade so far without a doubt!

[Infofreak · 8 March 2002]

I have been an admirer of Sean Penn's previous directorial efforts ('The Indian Runner' and 'The Crossing Guard'), but he has really surpassed himself with this one. Re-teamed with Jack Nicholson he has helped that legendary actor create his best on screen performance since his 1970s peak ('Five Easy Pieces', 'Last Detail', 'Cuckoo's Nest', 'Marvin Gardens' et al). Nicholson has always been sensational but over the last ten years or so has sleepwalked his way through way too many movies, culminating in his irritating and mannered performance in the cliched and sentimental claptrap 'As Good As It Gets'. 'The Pledge' has obviously recharged his creative batteries. He is simply stunning in this film.

Nicholson is supported by a superlative array of actors, ranging from Aaron Eckhart ('The Company Of Men') and Sam Shepard ('The Right Stuff') to British vets Helen Mirren and Vanessa Redgrave, to Nicholson's old cronies Lois Smith ('Five Easy Pieces') and Harry Dean Stanton ('The Rebel Rousers'). While the cast is packed with familiar faces, none are gratuitous, all are first rate, and contribute to the overall excellence of the movie. Special mention must be made to the memorable cameos of Benicio Del Toro, and an as especially compelling performance by Mickey Rourke. Long underrated and often ridiculed, Rourke once again shows just how compelling he is as an actor.

'The Pledge' sticks out like a sore thumb in today's climate of wall to wall action movies, dumb comedies, and contrived "blockbusters". This is a real movie, with outstanding acting and a haunting story. Sadly fewer and fewer movies of this calibre are hitting the big screen, so treasure it!

Suspenseful build-up, with an unsatisfying ending.

[manuel-steiner1 · 6/10 · 5 April 2019]

Pace & Thrill: 14 out of 20

Plot: 6 out of 10

Direction: 7 out of 10

Cinematography: 7 out of 10

Creativity: 3 out of 5

Acting: 9 out of 10

Script: 6 out of 10

Ending (last 5 minutes): 3 out of 10

Music: 3 out of 5

Originality and meaning: 3 out of 10

Deductions: -3 for ending

Overall: 57 out of 100 Holistic rating: 6 out of 10

Easily forgotten

[boardertrash · 6/10 · 20 October 2017]

Well acted, some beautiful imagery, keeps you interested with it's at times almost painful levels of suspense but is ultimately a big let down. We felt like we deserved a better ending. I suspect the author tried to come up with something different to an age old killer on the loose storyline and cop with "a hunch" but at the end of the day the audience has a certain requirement to enjoy what they've witnessed and if that fails to materialise for whatever reason then the movie can't be rated highly purely for the acting alone.

Perhaps the book is better.

Gripping and thrilling remake directed by Sean Penn from classic Spanish/German film by Ladislao Vadja

[ma-cortes · 7/10 · 27 August 2011]

The ¨Pledge¨ is an awesome movie with tension , thriller , chills and extraordinary performances with special mention to starring Jack Nicholson who does a superb acting . It's a remake from vintage Switzerland/Spain/German co-production titled ¨The Bait¨ (1958) directed by Ladislao Vadja with Heinz Ruhmann , Maria Rosa Salgado , Michael Simon and Gert Frobe . This haunting movie based on a Fredrich Durrenmatt novel concerns about a detective ( an obstinate Jack Nicholson in similar role played by Heinz Ruhmann ) who on the day of his retirement becomes involved in the case of a little girl's killing . The retiring police chief pledges the parents ( Patricia Clarson and Michael O'Keefe in brief performances ) to catch the killer of the young child . Detective Jerry Black has made a promise he can't break, to catch a killer he can't find . At the beginning appears as suspect an unfortunate vagrant , a retarded Native trapper ( incomparable Benicio Del Toro in the role of Michael Simon ). But the Nevada police detective doesn't believe the police detained the right man ; he investigates this is the third incident in the zone in the recent past with victims young , blond, pretty, and small for their age . He gets some clues from a drawing by the killed girl , as the murderous can be a tall man who drives a black car , gives toy porcupines as gifts, and calls himself the wizard . In order to search the killer , the police buys a gas station to Floyd ( Harry Dean Stanton ) and takes employee a separated woman ( a sweet Robin Wright who married Sean Penn ) with a daughter, being his intention of use them as bait for the cruel murderous . The police detective trying to trap a child killer , at the same time his mind on the woman and the little girl . It leads to the climax with the presence of the serial killer along with the kid and the possible tragedy.

This is a well crafted movie plenty of suspense , thrills and psychological studio . The picture functions on various levels with superb characters well played by an all-star cast and a well-paced screenplay . Its perfect developing resides not in displays of frenzied action and grisly violence like happen in modern cinema, but rather lies about interesting characters and suspenseful . The story as told in the novel is scary enough , but the picture manages to create an atmosphere of unbearable tension and palpable terror within the enchanting , brightly-lit outdoors of a small location . Colorful and glittering cinematography by Chris Menges - The mission- . Sensible and touching musical score with some wonderful song by Hans Zimmmer and Klaus Badelt . This fine-tuned motion picture is excellently directed by Sean Penn . In my opinion this is one of the best films to come out of America in the decade of the 2000 .If you like thoughtful and brooding films that are exciting and rich pace with rhythm but no displaying a great deal of action, you'll like this one. Penn has proved to be a good filmmaker , such as : ¨The Indian runner¨(91) , ¨The crossing guard¨(95) , this ¨The pledge¨(2001) and ¨Into the wild¨ (2002) at his best .

Other movies based this exciting novel are the following : 'The cold light of day' (1995) directed by Rudolf Van Den Berg with Richard E Gant , and as a 1997 TV movie ; and of course the best adaptation the Spain/Switzerland/Germany production titled ¨The Bait¨ (1958) directed by Ladislao Vadja .

Promising film that does not deliver

[sgsilver · 6/10 · 8 May 2004]

I found this film to have some very interesting possibilities that were never fully developed. The characters were not nearly as fully developed -- watching Jack Nicholson go fishing and tending a gas store is not character development. The film had many great ideas but did not take advantage of them, instead becoming a long, drawn-out film that leaves the viewer rather unsatisfied. The film starts out strong but simply lugs along rather clumsily; I was waiting for it to come together at the end, and it never did. There were more questions than answers about Nicholson's character, and I felt I knew less about him at the end than I did at the beginning. Even the excellent acting cannot save the heavily flawed script and directing. Overall a disappointing film.

Unusual thriller

[moviesleuth2 · 7/10 · 1 July 2009]

"The Pledge" is an unusual thriller in the sense that it plays with the viewer. It teases us about its focus and intentions. Is it a murder mystery, or a character study. In my opinion, it's both.

On the day of his retirement, Jerry Black (Jack Nicholson) makes a promise to a grieving mother (Patricia Clarkson): he will find the person who brutally raped and murdered her young daughter. The same night, a man named Toby Wadenah (Benicio del Toro) is arrested and confesses to the murder, then kills himself. Jerry isn't convinced, and as much as he tries, he can't let go of the case.

The trailer makes "The Pledge" seem like a generic murder mystery/thriller, but that assumption does the film a great disservice. Director Sean Penn takes the film at a slow, deliberate pace; there's really not much action (despite what the ratings say, this isn't a particularly violent movie). But the film moves along just like Jerry thinks. Clues are revealed slowly, and as soon as we put them in the back of our minds, another one is revealed. We begin to think just like Jerry. Penn's skill as a filmmaker is evident because the clues are realized just as Jerry would see them. There's no heavy-handedness in how they are shown. There are no plot twists, just puzzle pieces slowly falling into place.

The acting is terrific. Present in every scene, Jack Nicholson dominates the film with another great performance. He plays Jerry in a low-key manner, but not to the point where he becomes dull. Some people think that Nicholson only plays himself in movies, but that's not the case. Nicholson is a gifted actor, and this is a terrific performance from him. Robin Wright Penn is unrecognizable as Lori. She looks and acts just like a small-town woman. "The Pledge" is littered with appearances by A-list actors, many present in only one scene for less than a minute: Vanessa Redgrave, Mickey Rourke, Benicio del Toro, Hellen Mirren, Lois Smith, Sam Shepard. All acquit themselves admirably (and all of them portray a unique character-for once a big-name cameo is not used just for a "spot the star" thing or to add weight to the cast).

"The Pledge" runs smoothly until the final ten minutes. They rely on stupidity, and the final clip doesn't make sense. One could interpret them a different way, but the film doesn't seem to fit that interpretation.

Sean Penn likes to take the films he directs at a slow, methodical pace. His set-up for scenes is flawless; there's plenty of set shots to set the scene, and his attention to detail is impeccable. One could argue that he takes the film too slowly, but I disagree. It sets the scene well, and while Jerry Black isn't the most interesting character, Nicholson's performance is spot-on, and he's a delight to watch.

"The Pledge" is a good film, but don't expect a lot of action with this one. This film is all about great acting and good storytelling.

Jack was great... besides that.

[bhester0806 · 6/10 · 14 May 2021]

This script needed more time to cook. They had a great hours worth of film but it was clear they had no destination for the story or characters. The only reason this isn't a 1/10 is because of Nicholson. He gave the performance you expect from one of the greats. If the story had been finished off with a bow this would be one of the greats and not a forgotten waste of two hours.

Jack Nicholson like we like him

[deloudelouvain · 7/10 · 21 May 2016]

I can get why some people don't like the movie. I expected something else as well. I thought it was going to be more mysterious with faster action. But nevertheless I was not disappointed by The Pledge. It's a good movie. The end could have been better but it is what it is. It's clear what happened and you're not left with questions unanswered. Some people thought Jack Nicholson didn't deliver like we are used of him. I have to disagree completely with that. Jack Nicholson is the main character of this movie and I thought is acting was top notch. To me having Jack Nicholson in a movie is almost a certainty to have a good movie. He's a world class actor. Strong character roles are written for him and he always deliver. The rest of the cast was good as well. All in all the movie might be a bit slow and different from what you expect it to be but it is well directed with strong acting. Certainly worth a watch.

Nice movie

[Guanche48 · 6/10 · 25 January 2023]

I liked the movie and Jerry-Jack Nicholson, fantastic as always.

My opinion is that the moral values of this wonderful man wins, and he does not want this to happen to more girls, so he begins to investigate from the root of the matter.

My disappointment came later, when the whole story turns upside down, with a conclusion that is not clear at all throughout the movie,... now it turns out that we are dealing with... no spoilers here..... But I didn't saw that coming.

Sean Penn, the director, likes strong themes of lonely men fighting for something meaningful. It reminded me a bit of Into The Wild, also directed by Sean Penn.

The Pledge also has wonderful photography, with beautiful scenery and that country vibe.

Despite having rated it only 6 stars, I think the movie is very entertaining, interesting and worth watching, I recommend it.!

Fabulous - didn't want it to end!

[astridlee · 10/10 · 24 January 2001]

Sean Penn proves himself a first-rate director who gets moving, deep performances out of all his actors. And what a supporting cast - in addition to Nicholson (at his most subtle, something he doesn't always do), there's Harry Dean Stanton, Benecio Del Toro, Tom Noonan, Vanessa Redgrave, Robin Wright Penn, the list goes on and on with the best charactor actors around. Del Toro does something completely different once again. The story is very moving and almost at the level of a Greek tragedy. Beautifully shot and edited with good use of score. The best drama I've seen in quite a while.

Needs an editor

[richard_meadowcroft-72040 · 6/10 · 26 September 2021]

With Hollywood royalty directing and acting in this film which is laboured and overlong I suspect some critics were afraid to be seen to go against the flow. The story is a good one with a good twist at the end. There is nothing wrong with the directing except it is a bit too self indulgent on Penn's part that sadly spoilt it for me as I found myself drifting about half way through!

Jack Nicholson in a tormenting, riveting performance. ***1/2 out of four)

[Movie-12 · 8/10 · 6 February 2001]

THE PLEDGE / (2001) ***1/2 (out of four)

By Blake French:

Don't go to "The Pledge" expecting it to be a suspense thriller with a lot of fast-paced action and the tension peak high. By the misleading trailer and TV ads, I was personally expecting the above. "The Pledge," directed by the underrated actor and producer Sean Penn, is more of an unraveling drama than a genuine nail-biter. The film is a lot more than a conventional, run of the mill chiller. It vividly describes the process in which a person goes through before he reaches the state of insanity. The movie is most outwardly about obsession and commitment, more subtly about loneliness and depravity. This is one the most unusually absorbing movies of the new year.

Sean Penn is often overlooked as a Hollywood figure. He is an actor more often then he is a director (his most memorable directing feature was "The Crossing Guard"), but his work quite variegated. In 1998, Penn Portrayed a Sergeant in Terrence Malick's acclaimed war drama "The Thin Red Line," and a drug addicted Hollywood casting agent in "Hurlyburly." In 1997, he portrayed Michael Douglas' estranged brother in David Fincher's mystery thriller "The Game," and a down-on-his-luck drifter in Oliver Stone's gritty film noir "U-Turn." He delivered his most powerful performance in 1995 as a man on death row in "Dead Man Walking." Now, with "The Pledge" he is harrowing and intense, even though the script is often slow moving and monotonous. The stark edge and superior direction give the movie an authentic feel and emotional vigor. Sean Penn once again proves himself to be an excellent filmmaker especially behind the screen.

The enormously talented, Academy Award winner Jack Nicholson stars as the retiring Reno homicide detective Jerry Black. Jerry is a superb investigator, and when he examines his final case, the sexual assault and murder of an eight-year-old girl, he promises the victim's mother he will find the individual in charge of the atrocity. Police quickly bring in a mentally handicapped American Indian (Benicio Del Toro), who was found fleeing the crime scene and previously served time for rape and various other crimes. It appears that the officers found the man responsible, and when he confesses to the crime and kills himself, the other officers, including Jerry's friend, Stan (Aaron Eckhart), and their boss (Sam Shepard), consider this an open-shut case. Jerry has a gut-feeling this person is not who they are looking for, however.

The remainder of the movie is not about a police investigation, but more about Jerry Black's reaction to the events that have taken place. His obsession with catching the killer eventually leads to him going crazy, after he betrays his new friends, a single mother (Robin Wright Penn), and her young daughter. I personally desired more material involving the investigation instead of the development of the relationship between him and Robin Wright Penn's character, but that is not what the movie intended for us to watch. Regardless, the story arguably begins at its strongest point, and gradually losses much momentum as the mystery is not fully explored, and certain elements feel setup but are not paid off.

Some of the production's technical areas are also very astonishing, like the original music by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer, and the cinematography by Chris Menges. Such ambient factors make for a sleepy and tranquil mood similar to the one in "Fargo." This film's soundtrack contains enthralling, refreshing, and captivating instrumental tones. Jack Nicholson is tormenting, riveting. He is the central of the movie, and it doesn't pretends otherwise. His performance provides energy for the story.

"The Pledge" is the type of movie that leaves us pondering about the opportunities passed by and the chances missed by the characters, the ironic coincidences, and the perplexing twists. The ending leaves us with more questions than answers, but that factor contributes greatly to the emotional impact the film has. "The Pledge" could have been more than it is, but considering the temptations the screenwriters overcame, it is more than what most of us would expect.

An intriguing film which unfortunately runs out of steam

[ethanbresnett · 7/10 · 24 April 2023]

The Pledge centres on a pretty solid concept. Jack Nicholson portrays a cop at the end of his career who becomes convinced that an open and shut case isn't so shut after all, as he continues to work the case after his retirement.

It makes for a good idea as we follow his detective work and follow along with his discoveries and the progression of the case. Unfortunately I just think the story gets too loose after the initial 45 minutes or so. It deviates too much from an investigative drama and becomes a little too drawn out. It is still an enjoyable plot but it definitely loses its impact as it goes on.

Jack Nicholson is great in the lead role though, bringing a great depth and intrigue to the character. There are some solid supporting characters and performances too.

If you are into the detective genre you'll find a lot to enjoy here, but ultimately I think it fails to capitalise on its strong opening, resulting in a slightly underwhelming experience overall.

Awesome cast, EPIC failure of a movie

[karimnn · 2/10 · 9 September 2021]

The story is gripping but you realize toward the middle of the movie that there is no twist in the plot, and that the story is very plain, and the end has got to be the most disappointing in film making history. A true failure. I don't mean to say that every movie has to have closure, this one does but the closure is unbelievably disappointing.

Had soooo much potential

[gqcpa · 7/10 · 10 April 2024]

When I saw the list of the all-star cast I just had to watch it......especially since Jack was the lead.

The movie had me on the edge of my seat pretty much the entire movie. Twists are galore. It draws you in and doesn't let go. Sean really made sure the reviewer was drawn in and did not let go.

The subject matter was very difficult to watch at times due to the graphic theme.

With all of this going for it, Sean let us down with the cop-out ending. What was he thinking??????

This movie screamed for us to have a heroic ending by Jack but alas there was none.

Too bad since I really wanted to a story-book ending. Damn.

Good actors, good story but lacking some drive (6/10)

[micattak · 6/10 · 5 November 2001]

The acting is fabulous. You got to see Jack Nicholson. From "A Few Good Men" to "As Good As It Gets" he evolves to this. The story can be told in one line: Retired Cop tries to solve one last (brutal) case.

So what else is their to say. Some of the violence is to graphic. I am used to a lot, and I didn't think it was necessary the way they showed it. Look at the classic "Psycho". It didn't show much and was horrific nevertheless. Just because you CAN, doesn't mean you have to. The story is really good, and is modeled after a novel from "Friedrich Duerrenmatt". I've read some of his books (but not this one) and always liked them.

The problem with this one is that you start to miss some "action". There is simply nothing happening at all. Since I found the end a bit disappointing (but not unbelievable) I only gave it 6/10. This just means that I have seen some better movies. I wouldn't watch it a second time, but it's definitely worth seeing.