The Wolfman

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The Wolfman

R

Released Feb 12, 2010

1h 42m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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Though absent from his ancestral home of Blackmoor for many years, aristocrat Lawrence Talbot (Anthony Hopkins) returns to find his missing brother at the request of the latter's fiancee, Gwen (Hugo Weaving). He learns that a creature has links to an ancient curse turning people into werewolves when the moon is full. To save the village and protect Gwen, he must slay the bloodthirsty beast, but he contends with a horrifying family legacy.

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Critics Consensus

Suitably grand and special effects-laden, The Wolfman suffers from a suspense-deficient script and a surprising lack of genuine chills.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sure, it's more sinister and gory (ridiculously so at times), but Del Toro's acting is a standout.

Rated: B+

Sep 11, 2017

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Keith Uhlich

Time Out

When the beast finally bursts forth, the character becomes, for the most part, a digitally augmented blur - there's no room for a performance underneath all the 0s and 1s.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Flounders in its stabs at epic action-horror grandeur.

Rated: C-

Jun 28, 2010

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…better than a dire reputation suggests; it’s clearly a loving attempt to revise a classic story, with top talent all on message, and a few neat moments for genre fans to enjoy, even if the final wolf-on-wolf fight is risible…

Rated: 3/5

Jul 13, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Where the film suffers is its lack of involvement in the crucial levels of emotion and suspense, the driving forces of the original film. Had those essential elements of the story been developed further, this would be an effortless recommendation.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 22, 2023

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Those hoping for a knockabout action movie in the mould of the similarly set Sherlock Holmes will be sorely disappointed by this po-faced, moody, broody and sometimes slow film.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 11, 2022

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John R

Certainly the extended (Director's) cut of the film is really the only way to truly experience the world, the story, and the characters featured in this movie. Not only does it hark back to classic horror films (including the acclaimed gothic The Wolf Man from 1941), but it also features standout performances from Anthony Hopkins, Benicio Del Toro, and Emily Blunt. The ending is well-earned and emotionally powerful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Shea G

Great potential amazing start with a seemingly promising start but a fumble after he becomes a wolf.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Nicholas L

What’s not to like? Wolfman, cool. Effects, cool for 2010, actors, cool.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Larry L

Once again the critics have shocked me by giving this movie such a low rating. I actually own this movie on DVD I just watched it again. And it's just as good to me now as it was the other three times I've watched it. I think you people are not watching the movies you're just listening to other people's talk. This is hands down better than most horror movies put out today including long legs which got a very high score pitiful. The main character isn't isn't even listed in your credits of actors. Pitiful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Chief B

Very underrated!! I like this movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Josh R

This movie is oozing with gothic atmosphere, somehow more so than the first. But the overuse of CGI and the rushed production takes this otherwise pretty good remake down a few pegs.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Sir John Talbot

Emily Blunt

Gwen Conliffe

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Synopsis

Though absent from his ancestral home of Blackmoor for many years, aristocrat Lawrence Talbot (Anthony Hopkins) returns to find his missing brother at the request of the latter's fiancee, Gwen (Hugo Weaving). He learns that a creature has links to an ancient curse turning people into werewolves when the moon is full. To save the village and protect Gwen, he must slay the bloodthirsty beast, but he contends with a horrifying family legacy.

Director: Joe Johnston
Producer: Scott Stuber, Benicio del Toro, Rick Yorn, Sean Daniel
Screenwriter: Andrew Kevin Walker, David Self
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Stuber Pictures
Rating: R (Gore|Bloody Horror Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 12, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $61.9M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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