The Number 23 (2007) DVD Reviews

Starring	Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, Logan Lerman, Danny Huston
Director	Joel Schumacher
Genres	Drama, Thriller

Critics' reviews of The Number 23
View all
Walter Sparrow (Jim Carrey) is just your ordinary dog-catcher until his missus (Virginia Madsen) gives him a curious... read more on Time Out
- Trevor Johnston,
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Number 23
View all
52 out of 56 people found this review helpful

Okayish

Carey is a good lead, although there is the odd gurn he is strong in places. The whole theory of the film does not stand up to scrutiny but overall good ... more

Report this review
- - Not so Silent Bob from Edinburgh
  - Posted 27 Sep 2007 13:20
43 out of 53 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

Here's 23 words to describe.......this

Appalling, weird, boring, ridiculous, dreadful, dreary, humdrum, uninspiring, atrocious, mind-numbing, bizarre, drivel, abysmal, lacklustre, dire, awful, ... more

Report this review
- - JediSi
  - Posted 25 Sep 2007 19:00
33 out of 41 people found this review helpful

Laughably bad

Dull, poorly written & badly acted.

I saw it at the cinema and lasted about 3/4's of an hour before leaving and feeling ripped off by the ... more

Report this review
- - Nick Barber from Bradford
  - Posted 12 Jun 2007 16:35
Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Number 23
View all
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Number 23

A good performance from Jim Carrey and a nice twist but overall a little disappointing as the story was a good original idea but it didn't fulfill it's ... more

Report this review
- - A customer from North West London
  - Posted 04 Apr 2008 10:00
19 out of 24 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

A plodder I'm afraid...

I have to totally agree with the Midlands reviewer on the 25th Feb. The trailers for this promised a great looking film, but they were the best bits ! Though ... more

Report this review
- - PaulaWestwood from Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - Posted 28 Feb 2007 09:23

52 out of 56 people found this review helpful

Okayish

Carey is a good lead, although there is the odd gurn he is strong in places. The whole theory of the film does not stand up to scrutiny but overall good ... more

Report this review
- - Not so Silent Bob from Edinburgh
  - Posted 27 Sep 2007 13:20
43 out of 53 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

Here's 23 words to describe.......this

Appalling, weird, boring, ridiculous, dreadful, dreary, humdrum, uninspiring, atrocious, mind-numbing, bizarre, drivel, abysmal, lacklustre, dire, awful, ... more

Report this review
- - JediSi
  - Posted 25 Sep 2007 19:00
33 out of 41 people found this review helpful

Laughably bad

Dull, poorly written & badly acted.

I saw it at the cinema and lasted about 3/4's of an hour before leaving and feeling ripped off by the ... more

Report this review
- - Nick Barber from Bradford
  - Posted 12 Jun 2007 16:35
25 out of 25 people found this review helpful

* * * This review contains spoilers * * *ShowHide

[Highly rated reviewer]

schumachers latest clunks its way onto way onto the screen

The occurrence of the number 23 is indeed odd and people like underground writer William Buroughs used to have a fine time getting it into their art. After you... more

Report this review
- - GreenwichPaul
  - Posted 25 Aug 2007 unknown
19 out of 24 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

A plodder I'm afraid...

I have to totally agree with the Midlands reviewer on the 25th Feb. The trailers for this promised a great looking film, but they were the best bits ! Though ... more

Report this review
- - PaulaWestwood from Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - Posted 28 Feb 2007 09:23
16 out of 18 people found this review helpful

23

A superb story-line with very good acting, Carrey is superb in this serious role compared to his usual comedic roles. The movie keeps you on the edge of your ... more

Report this review
- - Adam from Wakefield, England
  - Posted 14 Oct 2007 19:15
16 out of 19 people found this review helpful

Just Bearable...

Well....At least they got the advertising right...

Looked like a brilliant film - based upon a new idea... however, just turned out to be a drawn out... more

Report this review
- - Midianthia from Eccleshall
  - Posted 28 Feb 2007 15:33
16 out of 23 people found this review helpful

Wears thin...

I had looked forward to watching this film following the much publised concept surrounding the number 23! However, the best bits of the movie were in the ... more

Report this review
- - A customer from Midlands, UK
  - Posted 25 Feb 2007 20:25
15 out of 21 people found this review helpful

rubbish

to be polite

load of rubbish

worst film ever

Report this review
- - A customer from scotland
  - Posted 16 Jun 2007 17:56
14 out of 20 people found this review helpful

Senseless and dull!

Carrey is not really suited for this type of film, but then the bad script didn't help much either!I got half way through the film not quite sure what the ... more

Report this review
- - A customer from North London
  - Posted 01 Mar 2007 14:29

< Prev
1
2
3
4
5
...
» of 60
Next >

Critics' reviews
Walter Sparrow (Jim Carrey) is just your ordinary dog-catcher until his missus (Virginia Madsen) gives him a curious... read more on Time Out
- Trevor Johnston,
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008

Good review materials:

Highlights of the DVD's content and context
What you liked and disliked and why
How the DVD compares to other similar titles

Poor review materials:

Tiny reviews - give us at least a full sentence
Inappropriate or adult-only content, such as obscene, libellous or rude
Promotional content such as alternative ordering/pricing information
Reviews mentioning LOVEFiLM by name

Your name:	Keep me anonymous
Your location:
Nickname:

Review title: Your rating:

60

Review title: Type your review: Maximum of around 3000 words

Contains spoiler?
Yes, my review contains a spoiler.

Please note that if you write a spoiler (what's this?) without warning other members, LOVEFiLM reserves its rights to blacklist you and discard any further submissions you make to www.lovefilm.com.

Your submission must be your own original work and will normally be posted on this web site within 1 business day. Please do not include HTML tags; for a new paragraph, insert a blank line.