Has its flaws, among them a certain self-righteousness and a complicated storyline, but it is never less than gripping thanks to its gifted international cast.
The Reckoning isn't great by any means and there are moments during the final stretch when it isn't even good. But for its first hour or so, the story moves at a steady clip, generating enough mystery to keep you guessing and enough atmosphere to keep you interested.
50
L.A. WeeklyScott Foundas
L.A. WeeklyScott Foundas
The Reckoning proceeds with such leaden literal-mindedness that it never seems more than a stodgy (and, at times, blatantly silly) paperback affair.
50
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
Has so many ideas working in it that they all but suffocate its thin plot.
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
The story never gathers much dramatic momentum despite an impressive cast and a lot of dank Middle Ages atmosphere.
40
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
Maddeningly dull. It works on the cerebrum while the rest of the body drifts off to sleep, and the dullness only intensifies as the film goes on.
40
Village VoiceEd Park
Village VoiceEd Park
Emphatically acted, ponderous, and ultimately a little silly.