Proof of Life: Critic Reviews

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MovieWeb: 0 reviews

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RottenTomatoes: 50 reviews

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Stephen Holden New York Times (Top Critic)

50

What ultimately sinks this stylish but heartless film is a flat lead performance by the eternally snippy Meg Ryan.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Stephen Hunter Washington Post (Top Critic)

50

It's the same old story, a fight for love and glory, except that time goes by . . . slowwwwly.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Jay Carr Boston Globe (Top Critic)

Proof of Life is intelligent, but culturally biased and less than altogether compelling.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Eric Harrison Houston Chronicle (Top Critic)

The overriding feel of this film: purposelessness.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Steven Rosen Denver Post (Top Critic)

There's much in Proof to excite and involve you.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times (Top Critic)

63

I was interested all through the movie--interested, but not riveted.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Susan Stark Detroit News (Top Critic)

50

Hackford and company don't deliver in Proof of Life.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Lou Lumenick New York Post (Top Critic)

Proof of Life refers to a negotiator's demand for proof a hostage is still alive...you may start wondering the same thing about the movie.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel (Top Critic)

Go to see Proof of Life and remember to stay to the very end.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Peter Howell Toronto Star (Top Critic)

Proof of life? Only at the end of the movie.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Michael Sragow Salon.com (Top Critic)

For all its nail-biting fusillades, it fails to score a shot to the heart.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Larry Worth Associated Press (Top Critic)

Proof...verifies that quality filmmaking triumphs over tabloid gossip.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Nell Minow Common Sense Media

60

Good story, but too violent for kids.
Full Review » 1 year ago
Tony Macklin Las Vegas CityLife

40

The unconvincing Proof of Life is a missed opportunity.
Full Review » 3 years ago
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com

50

Whatever sparks ignited off the set fail to register on film, in essence ruining Taylor Hackford's drama.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Judith Egerton Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

50

About as thrilling as the Kansas plains.
Full Review » 8 years ago
Gabriel Shanks Mixed Reviews

34

Crackles, sputters, and starts up finally in the last half of the movie.
Full Review » 8 years ago
Harry Guerin RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland)

40

Tragically for both Hackford and the punters, the best drama came when the cameras weren't rolling.
Full Review » 9 years ago
James Rocchi Netflix

60

Kidnapping romance showcases Crowe's gifts -- and Ryan's limitations.
Full Review » 10 years ago
James Sanford Kalamazoo Gazette

Crowe proves once more what a commanding, persuasive presence he can be. Without even making a noticeable effort, he becomes the focal point of the story...
Full Review » 10 years ago
Collin Souter eFilmCritic.com

63

Can't some writers/directors concede to the fact that some stories work perfectly well on their own without having to force an awkward first kiss between the two leads?
Full Review » 10 years ago
Chuck Rudolph Matinee Magazine

0

About as big a fiasco as the lumbering Gladiator.
Full Review » 10 years ago
Marty Mapes Movie Habit

63

Proof of Life is two movies. It should have been just one.
Full Review » 11 years ago
John J. Puccio DVDTown.com

60

I wish there had been more proof in Proof of Life that the filmmakers were alive and kicking.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Andrew Howe Film Written Magazine

50

A well-acted disappointment.
Full Review » 11 years ago