Major Web Review Sources under one site.
Rotten Tomatoes: By Flixter
Rating: 5.4/10
It's more entertaining than your average January action thriller, but that isn't enough to excuse Contraband's lack of originality and unnecessarily convoluted plot.....Read Full Review
Entertainment Weekly: By Owen Gleiberman
Grade: B
If all of Contraband were that clever, it might have been an honorable entry in the action-heist genre. And the plot hangs on one too many blink-and-you'll-miss-'em coincidences. Yet Contraband, while often grungy and far-fetched, does keep you watching. And in January, that's recommendation enough.....Read Full eview
Rolling Stone: By Peter Travers
Rating: 2/4
Just the idea of Mark Wahlberg playing a smuggler unable to go straight sounds like a dream popcorn movie. Wahlberg could sleepwalk through this role, and does. See this movie and you'll surely follow his lead.....Read Full Review
The New York Times: By Manohla Dargis
Rating: 3.5/5(Readers)
The absurdity of the story in the largely thrill-free thriller “Contraband,” its hairpin twists and outrageous coincidences, may keep even hungry action fans away. That’s too bad because the story doesn’t matter. (It rarely does.)....Read Full Review
The Detroit News: By Tom Long
Grade: C+
Efficient, energetic Mark Wahlberg action flick 'Contraband' lacks character. Yes, "Contraband" comes off the factory floor with its engine running and ready to drive. But the ride feels overly familiar.....Read Full Review
The Globe And Mail: By Stephen Cole
Rating: 2.5/4
Though it never quite has us by the lapels, the film is a solid, workmanlike action flick. Although one could argue it would go down better at home on a DVD with your feet up on the coffee table....Read Full Review
News Day: By Rafer Guzman
Rating: 1.5/4
Substandard fare, with more moodiness than action and Wahlberg wasted in a do-nothing role....Read Full Review
