Gambit 2012

Critics score:
18 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Farran Smith Nehme, New York Post: "Gambit" is a trans-Atlantic delivery of "meh." Read more

Jesse Hassenger, AV Club: When the movie veers away from the verbal gymnastics of a bunch of colorful dopes out-dumbing one another and into overindulged farce, the specificity of the Coens' writing begins to fade. Read more

Stephen Dalton, Hollywood Reporter: Even with a script by the Coen brothers, and a classy international cast led by Colin Firth, this contemporary London caper movie falls far short of its potential even as a lightweight comic romp. Read more

Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: Firth is solid as always. He fits his tailored suits and rectangular glasses to a T. Diaz fares less well. Read more

Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: This nominal remake of the 1966 art caper that starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine has all the fizz of flat soda ... Read more

Trevor Johnston, Time Out: 'Gambit' is like drinking cheap, warm champagne from a plastic cup. Read more

Leslie Felperin, Variety: Middling in every respect. Read more