Harpoon

critic Reviews

, 97% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • A B-movie with an A-level commitment to entertain, Harpoon should hit the target with horror fans in the mood for gory, darkly humorous antics on the open water.
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    Jason BaileyNew York Times
    "Harpoon" offers stylish compositions, amusing running gags and sharp, snappy dialogue. It's a sparse, nasty little thriller.
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    Barry HertzGlobe and Mail
    Grant adds lots of fisticuffs and gore to the proceedings, but it's Gelman's voice that answer's the narrative's numerous SOS calls.
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    Christy LemireFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
    I was impressed by [director] Rob Grant's ability to accomplish a lot with a little and in a very confined space.
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    Dennis HarveyVariety
    The energetic mix of mayhem and snark will appeal to those who like their comedy horrific and their horror comedic.
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    John DeForeHollywood Reporter
    A nasty look at pride, betrayal and misnamed nautical gear on the open sea.
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    Noel MurrayLos Angeles Times
    Some of the stylistic fillips feel excessive, and at the end of the day, this is just a tawdry, gory B-picture, with little to say about human behavior. But it's often funny and generally suspenseful - a fine afternoon on the water, all things considered.
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    Q.V. HoughVague Visages
    Rob Grant's Harpoon exudes all the sly confidence of a well-prepared and half-in-the-bag wedding table orator.
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    Lindsay TravesNightmarish Conjurings
    The most gruesome version of a bottle episode I've ever seen.
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    Alix TurnerReady Steady Cut
    A black comedy horror from Rob Grant. More polished than last year's Alive, but with some forgivable flaws.
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    Heidy MoralesHye's Musings
    As it unfolds, Harpoon takes various twists and turns which make it fun to watch. Just when one thinks things will go one way, things unfold in a slightly different direction. Definitely a funny, over-the-top, gory, and entertaining ride.
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