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Susan Stark, Detroit News: Major junk! Read more
Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News: Mr. McKellen, surely the finest living British actor, is the best reason to see Apt Pupil. Read more
Janet Maslin, New York Times: Read more
Jack Mathews, Los Angeles Times: Read more
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: More disturbing than anything Keyser Soze could provide. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: The most disappointing thing about Apt Pupil is the lack of sustained tension generated by director Bryan Singer. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: When bodies are buried in cellars and cats are thrown into lighted ovens, the film reveals itself as unworthy of its subject matter. Read more
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: Brought off with such skill and commitment that there isn't any time to snicker at its obviousness! Read more
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: Drama in distress! Read more