Rotten
Narrative incoherence continues to reign supreme.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Day Watch
The second chapter in the epic fantasy trilogy
2006 · 2h 26m · R
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Directed by
Timur Bekmambetov
Overview
A man who serves in the war between the forces of Light and Dark comes into possession of a device that can restore life to Moscow, which was nearly destroyed by an apocalyptic event.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
62%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Although more flashily assembled, pic's relentless onslaught charms less over a running time almost 25 minutes longer.
Leslie Felperin, Variety
Fresh
Day Watch deploys head-spinning cinematography and cool special effects. It's a trippy affair, even if it's just about impossible to track.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Rotten
Madly over-plotted, with overlapping time frames and puzzling sub-plots, it makes no concessions to neophytes.
Nigel Floyd, Time Out
Rotten
[Director] Bekmambetov is a reckless and juvenile storyteller with a regrettable knack for empty spectacle.
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
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