Fear X - Critical Reception

Critical Reception

  • The film earned a 61 metascore (out of 100) on Metacritic, which means "generally favorable reviews."
  • The film earned a 57% rating on the Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes, with a 71% positive rating coming from the cream of the crop critics. Though the film is not certified fresh, it is only one positive review away.
  • Though the film itself has received mixed reviews, the majority praise John Turturro's performance. LA Weekly says "Turturro ... never wavers in his commitment to a role that deprives him of nearly all his actorly tools. (He) keeps Fear X fascinating." The New York Daily News says "Turturro's subtle turn keeps our emotional connection solid" and Compuserve adds "Turturro gets under your skin."

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