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Action thriller about a former criminal who returns to London to help his son, which leads to a face-off with the detective who has always been after him. Cast:James McAvoy, David Morrissey, Mark Strong, Andrea Riseborough, Jason Flemyng, Daniel Mays, Peter Mullan, Elyes Gabel, Daniel Kaluuya, Johnny Harris, Ruth Sheen, Robert Portal, Steve Oram, Ellie Darcey-Alden, Jason MazaDirector:Eran CreevyRelease Date:March 27, 2013DVD Release:July 23, 2013From:IFCLength:1 hr 39 min
Welcome to the Punch played in limited release to moderate reviews. • Guy Lodge wrote in Daily Variety, "...proficient but personality-free.... character detail in Eran Creevy's bland script doesn't extend far beyond 'good' or 'bad.' " More Reviews Below...
Welcome to the Punch Positive Reviews (13 Reviews, reviews below)
Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly: GOOD(cg) "James McAvoy does his best Jason Statham impersonation as a high-strung London cop... perked up by a few slo-mo volleys of ultraviolence, and it has style to burn..."(See all of Chris Nashawaty's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 87 words, 03/29/13
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Common Sense Media: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...the entire cast of British character actors is effective.... Where it falls short is in its pacing. It's a bit too quick and jumbled... Age 16."(See all of Jeffrey M. Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 482 words, 04/04/13
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (7 Reviews)
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...intently self-serious.... includes plenty of mano-a-mano action and a clutch of presumably unintended laughs. This isn't a warning. It's a recommendation."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 701 words, 03/27/13
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...derivative, dumb fun.... Plotted like a British conspiracy miniseries (think 'State of Play') that's been reduced to only the juiciest, silliest moments..."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 210 words, 03/29/13
Sara Stewart, New York Post: WEAK(cg) "...stylish, unoriginal... Director Eran Creevy ('Shifty') just delivers one straight-faced gunfight after another, signifying nothing."(See all of Sara Stewart's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 180 words, 03/29/13
Roger Moore, Chicago Tribune: MODERATE(cg) "...perfectly serviceable if utterly generic.... the novelty here is in the Britishness of it all. That's not really enough to make this one stand out."(See all of Roger Moore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 498 words, 04/12/13
Steve Erickson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: WEAK "...mistakes messiness for complexity, ignoring characterization and real-world politics... offers yesterday's goods in shiny new packaging."(See all of Steve Erickson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 246 words, 03/27/13
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Welcome to the Punch has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (4 Reviews)
Steve Erickson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: WEAK "...mistakes messiness for complexity, ignoring characterization and real-world politics... offers yesterday's goods in shiny new packaging."(See all of Steve Erickson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 246 words, 03/27/13
Mike D'Angelo, AV Club: VERY GOOD(cg) "Action films that don't treat casualties like faceless videogame avatars are rare; for all its clumsiness, this one occasionally draws blood."(See all of Mike D'Angelo's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 459 words, 03/28/13
Chris Cabin, Slant: WEAK(cg) "...a shambling, inept micro-actioner with zero ideas to match the ambitious sweep of the imagery... omits any sense of humor or life's unpredictable pulse..."(See all of Chris Cabin's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 397 words, 03/26/13
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...intently self-serious.... includes plenty of mano-a-mano action and a clutch of presumably unintended laughs. This isn't a warning. It's a recommendation."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 701 words, 03/27/13
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...derivative, dumb fun.... Plotted like a British conspiracy miniseries (think 'State of Play') that's been reduced to only the juiciest, silliest moments..."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 210 words, 03/29/13
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Guy Lodge, Variety: MODERATE "...proficient but personality-free.... character detail in Eran Creevy's bland script doesn't extend far beyond 'good' or 'bad.' "(See all of Guy Lodge's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 695 words, 03/15/13
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: MODERATE "...looks terrific... boasts a terrific British cast... despite its fast pacing and well-staged action set-pieces, the film fails to make much of an impression..."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 483 words, 03/26/13
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...derivative, dumb fun.... Plotted like a British conspiracy miniseries (think 'State of Play') that's been reduced to only the juiciest, silliest moments..."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 210 words, 03/29/13
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...intently self-serious.... includes plenty of mano-a-mano action and a clutch of presumably unintended laughs. This isn't a warning. It's a recommendation."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 701 words, 03/27/13
18.2 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Welcome to the Punch's reviews are separated by an average 18.2 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.
Welcome to the Punch (13 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Welcome to the Punch's reviews cover 19.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 4,814 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 370 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Welcome to the Punch Coverage, Volume & Length (13 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 53.7 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Welcome to the Punch's reviews on average broke 53.7 hours after 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 Welcome to the Punch's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Welcome to the Punch (13 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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