Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 35
  2. Negative: 6 out of 35
  1. Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
  2. Reviewed by: Glenn Kenny
    As bad movies go, The Jacket belongs to a relatively rare but extremely intriguing/irritating genus.
  3. [Brody's] mannered performance helps downgrade this picture from a middling sci-fi film to a bad, borderline-camp sci-fi film.
  4. If claustrophobia's your style, The Jacket is a perfect fit.
  5. The Jacket is doing nothing but sampling elements of "Jacob's Ladder," "The Silence of the Lambs" and "Memento" without offering more than hackneyed solutions, including a rather cheesy conclusion.
  6. 20
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Negative: 4 out of 33
  1. AdamM.
    Mar 30, 2007
    A surprisingly intelligent and well-executed film!
  2. Jul 30, 2012
    A very interesting and engaging film. Sure, the story isn't possible, but it's not meant to be and doesn't come across as though it's trying to act as though it is. A few things could have been explained or explored more deeply, but there was nothing that detracted from the film. Ignore the 'critics', their opinion is as worthless as ever. The characters do have depth, as does the films emotional exploration. Definitely a film to watch Full Review »
  3. Oct 16, 2013
    A good thriller with thick and depressive atmosphere with elements of science fiction, I'd say the atmosphere is the main advantage of the movie. The story is decent too, also the actors made a good job. Full Review »