Tom Hanks, who is pretty much one of the most dependable actors around these days, does what he can to make this character his own.

| Original Score: 3.0/4.0 | Sep 13, 2020

The nadir of the Coen brothers' directorial career.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 2, 2020

The Coens have such a distinctive style they hardly need to bother with such a specific homage, yet the unsure comic timing on show here would suggest that they couldn't their name in the snow in comparison with original director Alexander Mackendrick.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 18, 2019

It is not the blockbuster the (Coen) brothers hanker after, and it is not going to be a critical success, but, for me, it is the best comedy they have managed.

| Jan 9, 2018

Some wicked pleasures for mature teens and adults.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 28, 2010

| Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 7, 2008

Hanks is looser and funnier than he has been in quite some time.

| Original Score: B+ | Sep 24, 2007

The Ladykillers is small and compact -- it doesn't kill, it's just a doodle -- but it's a very pleasant cartoon for grown-ups. It's some sweet fodder.

| Aug 18, 2007

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 14, 2007

Despite cartoonish characters, over-the-top hijinks, and occasional lapses of bad taste, any movie that leaves you laughing up the aisle, has to remain well-recommended.

| Original Score: 3/4 | May 2, 2007

The story, adapted by the Coens themselves, is reduced to a series of hoops the characters must jump through to prove just how strange they are.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Sep 29, 2006

While being far from the Coens' finest hour, it remains more intelligent and ambitious than most of what currently passes for Hollywood mainstream comedy.

| Jun 24, 2006

Good but not great, The Ladykillers is simple, somewhat funny and 'nothing more.'

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

The picture ranks with the brothers' best mid level output.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jul 5, 2005

A lukewarm live-action Loony Tunes cartoon.

| May 4, 2005

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Mar 14, 2005

| Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 6, 2005

Here's hoping their next project aims a little bit higher.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Mar 5, 2005

The Coen Brothers remake of The Ladykillers is a half-baked mess.

| Jan 31, 2005