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Apt Pupil (1998) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Apt Pupil (1998) a score of 2.5725 out of 4

based on (125) reviews

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Excellent

(6)

Very Good

(81)

Good

(31)

Fair

(7)

Poor

(0)

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The Cold Spot

This film certainly has good points--it is chilling at times, and Brad Renfro and Ian McKellan are great (especially McKellan, in a layered performance). The cultural underpinnings with which Stephen King provided his story are endlessly fascinating, as...read the complete Apt Pupil (1998) review at The Cold Spot

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Dallas Observer (Jean Oppenheimer)

This brutal film borders on the brilliant. Beautifully structured and edited, with a chilling central performance by Ian McKellen and an exceptional score by John Ottman, who also edited the picture, it churns up emotions and leaves the viewer feeling...read the complete Apt Pupil (1998) review at Dallas Observer (Jean Oppenheimer)

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Los Angeles Times (Jack Mathews)

Despite the riveting performances of Renfro and McKellen, we're left with classic horror-movie sociopaths, evil-doers without conscience, or much to say about the nature of evil....read the complete Apt Pupil (1998) review at Los Angeles Times (Jack Mathews)