Everly

Vadim Rizov

Theres the pervasive feeling that this is a prefab cult film that doesnt need to try too hard, instead offering cosmetic variations from a very limited playbook of gestures meant to provoke Pavlovian cries of Awesome! ( Read More )

Alternating patches of violence with sticky sentiment between Everly and her mother and/or daughter, the film isnt particularly convincing either as a rousing anthology of bloodsport set pieces or a deeply felt portrait of revenge and reunion. ( Read More )

Chris Nashawaty

But with so little backstory and character depth, its nothing more than a pointless exercise in brutal, nasty style. ( Read More )

Justin Chang

That tactic fails in spectacularly bloody fashion (Thats a lot of dead whores, an onlooker notes, a line that doesnt get funnier with repetition). ( Read More )

Matt Donato

Watching the violent firecracker blast her way through hordes of baddies becomes more and more fun, busting out hand to hand tussling when necessary and grasping a strong independent woman vibe like an ass kicking Beyonce. ( Read More )