Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media Apr 28, 2026 2/5

This is an enthusiastic but uneven retelling of The Longest Yard, which was originally made in 1974 starring Burt Reynolds and later remade in 2005 starring Adam Sandler.

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Brian Walker ViewLondon May 10, 2005 1/5

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Harry Guerin RTÉ (Ireland) Mar 26, 2003 2/5

By the final whistle you're convinced that this Mean Machine was a decent TV outing that just doesn't have big screen magic.

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Stacie Hougland Hollywood.com Sep 27, 2002 1/5

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Oz eFilmCritic.com Sep 10, 2002 2/5

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Robert K. Elder Chicago Tribune Jul 20, 2002 2.5/4

Holds its ground as a mid-budget Hollywood knockoff.

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David Cornelius eFilmCritic.com Jul 11, 2002 2/5

On its own, it's not very interesting. As a remake, it's a pale imitation.

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John Venable Supercala.com Jun 28, 2002

Some of the acting is average, the direction is below average at times, and the writing is way below average most of the time.

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Luis Martinez Cinenganos May 18, 2002 5/10

La cinta comienza intentando ser un drama, rpidamente se transforma en una comedia y termina por ser una parodia absolutamente predecible

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Robert W. Butler Kansas City Star Apr 5, 2002

The whole affair is as predictable as can be.

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JoBlo JoBlo's Movie Network Apr 5, 2002 6/10

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Andrew Howe eFilmCritic.com Mar 29, 2002 2/4

The scriptwriters are no less a menace to society than the film's characters.

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Steve Schneider Orlando Weekly Mar 14, 2002 3.5/5

There's just something about watching a squad of psychopathic underdogs whale the tar out of unsuspecting lawmen that reaches across time and distance.

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Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 14, 2002 3.5/4

A likably energetic star vehicle for English sports god Vinnie Jones.

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Gary Thompson Philadelphia Daily News Mar 14, 2002

Recapitulates Yard by eliminating the personality of the original, without adding a personality of its own.

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Rex Reed Observer Mar 13, 2002

Another incomprehensible trash explosion from the Guy Ritchie school of cinematic slugfests.

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Eric Harrison Houston Chronicle Mar 9, 2002 B

It's mildly entertaining, especially if you find comfort in familiarity. But it's hardly a necessary enterprise.

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Desson Thomson Washington Post Mar 8, 2002 1.5/5

Dramatically lackluster.

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Stephen Hunter Washington Post Mar 8, 2002 1.5/5

For most American audiences, the film just won't work.

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Todd Anthony South Florida Sun-Sentinel Mar 8, 2002 2/4

An even more predictable, cliche-ridden endeavor than its predecessor.

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