…a disturbing, thoughtful movie that will provoke debate and discussion; it refuses to put war crimes in a box, and suggests that the motives behind the unforgivable genocides of the past remain latent in modern society…

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 21, 2025

It lacks the bite of King's novella, but the film adaptation of 'Apt Pupil' skates by on the talents of its two lead actors.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 23, 2023

It's become impossible to separate the art from the artist when it comes to alleged rapist Bryan Singer and this film. From the assaults that purportedly took place during filming to the framing of Brad Renfro's underage body, this is a hard watch

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Oct 19, 2023

McKellen gives one of the year's great performances.

| Original Score: A | Jul 23, 2007

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/10 | Jul 28, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4 | May 20, 2003

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 8, 2002

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Nov 7, 2002

"Pupil" demonstrates Singer's eye for framing shots and his skill in bringing out the best in his stars. Even so, there's something amiss here.

| Jun 21, 2002

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 24, 2002

It's a story that has taken 10 years to get to the screen at least, but what kept it from the screen for so long was lost when it was finally filmed.

Full Review | Original Score: 4 | Jun 15, 2001

No hace mas que dejarnos la sensacin de que o bien el director fue una llamarada de petate o el escritor vio pasar sus mejores momentos hace ya varios aos

| Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 14, 2001

| Original Score: 7/10 | Feb 27, 2001

| Original Score: 6/10 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: +1 out of -4..+4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 5/10 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Jan 1, 2000

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10 | Jan 1, 2000