Ian Kane Epoch Times Sep 3, 2024 3.5/5

Just note there’s some drug use, though it’s depicted in a cautionary manner. The storyline can be perplexing at times, but the performances from Mr. Patric and Liotta are truly outstanding.

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Emilie Black Cinema Crazed May 9, 2024 4.5/5

The film is one of those well-written, well-directed, and well-done on just about every single level. The work by Carnahan here shows talent and dedication to the story on his second feature film as a director and an early feature as a writer.

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jan 28, 2013 B-

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John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews Jan 8, 2012 C

doesn't illuminate the world of the undercover agent or bring anything new to the table

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 26, 2010 3/5

Intense cop movie for adults.

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Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009

One of the best films of 2002...

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Feb 18, 2009 3/4

The stylish conviction of Carnahan and his never-better leads make this familiar yarn worth caring about.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Apr 9, 2008

As a director Carnahan definitely has the goods... Unfortunately the script is your basic renegade-cop narrative, with the usual hoo-ha about justice versus the law.

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Philip French Observer (UK) Apr 9, 2008

Carnahan shows flair and confidence.

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Joe Lozito Big Picture Big Sound Dec 27, 2007 3/4

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Dec 13, 2005 3.5/4

Joe Carnahan's Narc is familiar stuff, but it is bracingly effective. There hasn't been a cop and robbers film this cold and harsh since the 1970's.

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Stuart Klawans The Nation Mar 3, 2005

For a picture that's billed as fresh and bracing, this is a pretty formulaic scheme, which Carnahan attempts to jolt into life through jittery direction.

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Louis-Jérôme Cloutier Panorama Feb 25, 2005 B

Narc est un film extrmement conventionnel dans son histoire, mais brille dans sa ralisation, son atmosphre et son style.

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Jeffrey Overstreet JeffreyOverstreet.com (Ghost.io) Jan 15, 2005 C

Sometimes it seems a director tries to pack in as much harsh footage as an R-rating will allow for its own sake. That itself is a violent act. The audience is the victim.

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Tony Medley tonymedley.com Oct 7, 2004 5/10

This is a dark, depressing, excessively violent, profusely profane film, not for the squeamish or anyone who likes elevating entertainment.

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Daniel Kasman d+kaz. intelligent movie reviews Aug 7, 2004 C

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Greg Maki Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) Jan 6, 2004 3.5/4

A showcase for two talented actors and [Joe] Carnahan's technical wizardry, Narc is welcome entry in a tired genre.

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Josh Bell Las Vegas Weekly Sep 6, 2003 3/5

It's a triumph of style over substance, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

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Alan Morrison Empire Magazine Aug 31, 2003 4/5

The director is helped in no small part by his leading men.

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Jorge Avila Andrade Moviola Jul 4, 2003 3/4

'Una verdadera recomendacin que lamentablemente dur muy poco en pantalla, por lo que no se la pueden perder en video'

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