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Samaritan

PG-13 2022 1h 39m Action Fantasy Drama Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for Samaritan: Trailer 1 List
38% Tomatometer 120 Reviews 71% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings
Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary (Javon "Wanna" Walton) suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith (Sylvester Stallone) is actually a legend hiding in plain sight. Twenty years ago, Granite City's super-powered vigilante, Samaritan, was reported dead after a fiery warehouse battle with his rival, Nemesis. Most believe Samaritan perished in the fire, but some in the city, like Sam, have hope that he is still alive. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin. Read More Read Less
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Although Samaritan is better than it could have been, this Stallone-led superhero drama is creatively underpowered.

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Anchored by a solid Stallone performance, Samaritan puts a refreshingly grizzled spin on the superhero movie formula.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald This long-delayed Sylvester Stallone movie is a surprisingly agreeable blend of ultraviolent ’80s action flick and grim, dark 21st-century superhero fantasy. Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News It’s an enjoyable, paint-by-numbers PG-13 action film. Nothing more. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times This might be a one-and-done effort, but I wouldn’t mind seeing an expansion of the Greater Samaritan County. Rated: 3/4 Aug 30, 2022 Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers It’s not Stallone’s fault “Samaritan” doesn’t rise above its lumbering mediocrity until the last 30 minutes of the film. Oct 26, 2023 Full Review Christopher Connor Movie Marker Magazine It is a shame that the tone and pacing of the film let down some of its stronger elements with a rushed conclusion and some questionable narrative decisions, with a first act that sits uneasily with the rest of the film. Rated: 2/5 Aug 7, 2023 Full Review Manuel São Bento FirstShowing.net Samaritan holds quite an interesting premise, but sadly, it's yet another addition to the list of films with wasted potential. A tad frustrating in retrospect. Rated: C- Jul 25, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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PISICA B It's a good movie that is worth watching.If you have very high expectations you won't be amazed by it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/24 Full Review Rosana B Muito gostosinho, baseadas nas histórias em quadrinhos, personagens cativantes, química perfeita entre Stalone (que aos 75 anos ainda dá show, atuação divertidamente “cansada", porém firme nas ótimas cenas de lutas) e o garotinho, excelentes cenas de ação, e um plot twist digno, adorável e até que realmente surpreendente… " Se só pessoas ruins fizessem coisas ruins, seria fácil se livrar delas. O bem e o mal vive dentro de cada pessoa, e cabe a nós, escolher a opção, certa” Muito lindo... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/30/24 Full Review Sukeerth K A very decent super hero movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/24 Full Review Aaron P “Samaritan” delivers a fresh and gritty take on the superhero genre, bolstered by a standout performance from Sylvester Stallone. The film’s darker tone and unique storyline set it apart from typical superhero fare, making it an engaging watch. Despite some critics finding it lacking in originality, I found the blend of action and character development compelling. Stallone’s portrayal of a weary yet powerful hero adds depth and nuance, making it a must-watch for fans of his work. The movie also shines in its action sequences and emotional moments, leaving viewers eager for a sequel. Overall, “Samaritan” is a solid addition to the superhero genre with enough twists to keep you hooked. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review B R I believe this is what's wrong with the critic rating reviews. When you have a decent superhero movie that's not compensated for the critics then you can't get a decent review. While not a top rated movie, better than than anything that Marvel or DC has put out in a couple of years. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review Audience Member Would have been 4 stars but the climax is a tad too ridiculous when you put into account how long you can actually stomach being in a burning building, even with the ridiculous standards created here, some things in the 3rd act are a bit much for me. I love Sly and his natural bad assery he brings to every role he does now. So I’m just a sucker for all he does today, as a superhero nerd, I was all for the antics. The action and butt kicking is what you’d expect from a street level brawler and he does go rage mode! The rest of the cast is ok, I do buy into the relationship between Joe and Sam and the rest of the cast is given just the right amount of screen time. Things I didn’t like was that the motivations of some characters aren’t quite clear, like Cyrus just wants to cause chaos bc of generic “the world doesn’t care about us” reasons, and the city being in the state is in is such a quandary like Gotham City, like why is that bad and yet other cities around it seem to be having different problems. I digress, I think there’s a bit too much of exposition and not enough Samaritan lore. I want more lore dammit! With a sequel in the works, I’m excited to see more, hell I’d even be down for a prequel because of how everything got there is just as interesting a story as any. This kind of a superhero is perfect for Sly and I’m here for it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary (Javon "Wanna" Walton) suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith (Sylvester Stallone) is actually a legend hiding in plain sight. Twenty years ago, Granite City's super-powered vigilante, Samaritan, was reported dead after a fiery warehouse battle with his rival, Nemesis. Most believe Samaritan perished in the fire, but some in the city, like Sam, have hope that he is still alive. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.
Director
Julius Avery
Producer
Sylvester Stallone, Braden Aftergood
Screenwriter
Bragi F. Schut
Production Co
Balboa Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Language|Strong Violence)
Genre
Action, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 26, 2022
Runtime
1h 39m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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