Sucker Punch

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Sucker Punch

PG-13

Released Mar 25, 2011

1h 50m

Action

Fantasy

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Locked away, a young woman named Babydoll (Emily Browning) retreats to a fantasy world where she is free to go wherever her mind takes her. Determined to fight for real freedom, she finds four women -- Rocket, Blondie, Amber and Sweet Pea -- to join together to escape the terrible fate that awaits them. With a virtual arsenal at their disposal, the allies battle everything from samurais to serpents, while trying to decide what price they will pay for survival.

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Critics Consensus

It's technically impressive and loaded with eye-catching images, but without characters or a plot to support them, all of Sucker Punch's visual thrills are for naught.

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Anna Pearce

Bitch Media

Sucker Punch packs a pretty strong wallop. I enjoyed a lot of it, but I wish someone had warned me that a lobotomy was going to be a major plot point.

Jan 8, 2021

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

Gun-toting hotties combat assorted villains and their robot henchmen in this tawdry, repellent action fantasy.

Dec 6, 2011

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William Goss

Film.com

Snyder likes to think that his Russian nesting doll of a concept is enough to excuse its hollow center.

Jun 29, 2011

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

You've witnessed why Zach Snyder's movies never become revered ground-breaking classics: the stories can never live up to the visuals.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 31, 2025

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

This was god awful. There was a lack of depth in the female characters so it's just eye candy with some dope action scenes. But without any substance, the gimmicks get old very fast.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 25, 2023

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

Despite some incredible visuals and eye candy, this movie executed so poorly and backwards that it's offensive. The actresses were clearly sold a different movie than what was ultimately put on the screen. Emily Browning was greatly miscast.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 25, 2023

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Destiny W

Don’t believe the bad reviews this movie is in my Top 5 of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Luke G

Few films take you on a ride as wild and visually daring as Sucker Punch. Zack Snyder’s blend of reality and fantasy creates an action-packed, dreamlike world that’s as imaginative as it is audacious. Emily Browning leads a stellar cast through elaborately choreographed battles—from WWI trenches to futuristic cityscapes—anchoring the film’s surreal visuals with emotional depth. Beneath the spectacle, the story explores resilience, agency, and the power of imagination as an escape from harsh realities. Critics often dismissed it for style over substance, but watching it with fresh eyes reveals a creative, bold, and underrated cinematic adventure. For fans of visually ambitious films like Inception or 300, Sucker Punch is a must-see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Dee C

One of the best movie/soundtrack combinations of all time! Not to mention the incredible costumes, hair, MU and the performances! Oscar Issac is so damn good, you'll hate him too. Gina Gugino... oh Miss Gina! She can do no wrong! Was it cinematic perfection? No. Do I absolutely adore it, YES! Don't let other people's negative reviews keep you from at least watching it once and making up your own mind.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/25

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Belle Y

I still can’t believe the bad reviews. The soundtrack is magistral, the style, the storyline is AMAZING. One of my fav movies ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Larry L

It's been awhile since seeing this movie but I remember certain parts and. That I really enjoyed it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Ian F.

I was wowed by the visuals and titillated by sexual undertones.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/21/25

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Synopsis

Locked away, a young woman named Babydoll (Emily Browning) retreats to a fantasy world where she is free to go wherever her mind takes her. Determined to fight for real freedom, she finds four women -- Rocket, Blondie, Amber and Sweet Pea -- to join together to escape the terrible fate that awaits them. With a virtual arsenal at their disposal, the allies battle everything from samurais to serpents, while trying to decide what price they will pay for survival.

Director: Zack Snyder
Producer: Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder
Screenwriter: Zack Snyder, Steve Shibuya
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Cruel and Unusual
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Combat Sequences|Sexuality|Thematic Material|Violence)
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 25, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 24, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.4M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital

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