with a slight twist in either direction, “I Care a Lot” could be a horror film or a wrenching drama, but J. Blakeson's dark humor keeps it feeling, even in its worst moments, hugely entertaining
the twisty acceleration of reciprocal payback moves is gruesome fun, if not always entirely plausible; But the movie delivers unquestionable pleasures in the pairing of Pike's monstrous manipulator with the always wonderful Dinklage's cool, calm killer
the movie is immensely watchable; Yet for a movie about smooth-talking con artists, J. Blakeson's script exhausts its charms early, eventually settling for a criminal vs. criminal tale that's not as slick as it thinks
the film is arguably too long... But Rosamund Pike's performance remains sharp as her character's blonde bob throughout, and the pleasures of watching her and Peter Dinklage face off are significant
Rosamund Pike vamps and vapes in delicious thriller; It's a major, much-needed win for both Pike and J. Blakeson, a caustic little treat for those of us who prefer our stories with a spoonful of salt
nothing J. Blakeson gives us is necessarily new or unique, but his ability to put it all together into this very American capitalist greed package is fresh enough to enjoy that familiarity for its sheer hilarity
"I Care a Lot" has ultimately no way of resolving its fairly ludicrous plot. But it's strong, gripping, unpredictable pulp, and Rosamund Pike pulls something off that few else could as a protagonist. She's quite detestable and completely compelling
by Barry Hertz [Globe and Mail ]
by Jake Coyle [Associated Press ]
