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SMILEY (2012)Movie Reviews
Horror thriller about an unstable young woman who fears she is the next victim of a demented serial killer who can be summoned through the Internet. Cast:Caitlin Gerard, Melanie Papalia, Shane Dawson, Andrew James Allen, Toby Turner, Roger Bart, Keith David, Liza Weil, Jana Winternitz, Nikki Limo, Richard Ryan, Jason Horton, Elizabeth Greer, Patrick O'SullivanDirector:Michael J. GallagherRelease Date:October 12, 2012DVD Release:February 12, 2013From:Fever ProductionsRating:RLength:1 hr 30 min
Smiley (2012) played in regional release to poor reviews. • Chuck Wilson wrote in the Village Voice and LA Weekly, "Is Smiley real or a prank? Is he coming after Ashley? Will horror fans care? Doubtful. Is Michael Gallagher planning a sequel? We're afraid to ask." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (4 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "Forget the atrocious acting, simple-minded script and horrendously flat photography: when your budget can't stretch to more than one lip stain, it's time to call 'Cut.' "(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 203 words, 10/12/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...surprisingly effective... The storytelling gets repetitive, but there is enough here to make 'Smiley' feel fresh and more or less satisfying as a low-key creeper."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 231 words, 10/12/12
Chuck Wilson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: POOR "Is Smiley real or a prank? Is he coming after Ashley? Will horror fans care? Doubtful. Is Michael Gallagher planning a sequel? We're afraid to ask."(See all of Chuck Wilson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 198 words, 10/10/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Smiley (2012) has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (4 Reviews)
Chuck Wilson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: POOR "Is Smiley real or a prank? Is he coming after Ashley? Will horror fans care? Doubtful. Is Michael Gallagher planning a sequel? We're afraid to ask."(See all of Chuck Wilson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 198 words, 10/10/12
Scott Tobias, AV Club: POOR(cg) "Though the great character actor Keith David turns up briefly to raise an eyebrow at the whole ridiculous scenario, only Roger Bart makes much of an impression..."(See all of Scott Tobias's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 367 words, 10/11/12
Nick Schager, Slant: POOR(cg) "...a half-cocked horror fiasco filled with clichés, pitiful dialogue, and clumsy aesthetics.... the cast quips, fumes, and acts hysterical with self-consciousness..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 453 words, 10/08/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "Forget the atrocious acting, simple-minded script and horrendously flat photography: when your budget can't stretch to more than one lip stain, it's time to call 'Cut.' "(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 203 words, 10/12/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...surprisingly effective... The storytelling gets repetitive, but there is enough here to make 'Smiley' feel fresh and more or less satisfying as a low-key creeper."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 231 words, 10/12/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Dennis Harvey, Daily Variety: WEAK "By-the-numbers... Some laughable dialogue, uneven performances and logic gaps big enough to drive a truck through... an uninspired 'urban legend' horror-thriller..."(See all of Dennis Harvey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 435 words, 10/10/12
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: WEAK "...unfortunately less scary than, say, the prospect of your significant other accidentally discovering your search engine history.... sub-standard fare."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 342 words, 10/11/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...surprisingly effective... The storytelling gets repetitive, but there is enough here to make 'Smiley' feel fresh and more or less satisfying as a low-key creeper."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 231 words, 10/12/12
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "Forget the atrocious acting, simple-minded script and horrendously flat photography: when your budget can't stretch to more than one lip stain, it's time to call 'Cut.' "(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 203 words, 10/12/12
13.6 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Smiley (2012)'s reviews are separated by an average 13.6 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Smiley (2012) (8 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Smiley (2012)'s reviews cover 8.6% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,427 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 303 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 16.8 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Smiley (2012)'s reviews on average broke 16.8 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Smiley (2012)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Smiley (2012) (8 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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