Cactus

Cactus (2008)

  • 45% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 39% of users liked it
    (274 ratings)

Two men on the wrong side of the law are brought together under perilous circumstances in this thriller from Australia, the first feature film for director Jasmine Yuen-Carrucan. Eli Jones (David Lyons) is a gambler whose luck has already taken a turn for the worse when he's attacked one night… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
May 1, 2008 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail

    Cactus thrives on sparse dialogue and scant backstory, so the flood of information in the final act waters down what is otherwise a dark outback thriller.

  • Sura Wood, Hollywood Reporter

    Suspenseful misadventure gets off to a roaring start but doesn't deliver the goods.

  • Russell Edwards, Variety

    Jasmine Yuen-Carrucan ("Kill Bill," "Mongol") leapfrogs into the director's chair with confidence; but her flawed, lightweight script betrays inexperience behind a keyboard.

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...Cactus feels like a short that's been awkwardly expanded to feature length.

  • Liz Braun, Jam! Movies

    Cactus is the sort of film that grabs your attention from the beginning and holds on tight almost throughout, but vanishes from your mind the minute it's over.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Panta O


    A lot of people talking about Australian cinematography are spending more time reading critics instead of watching movies! If I read the critics I would skip watching this film.... and I am glad I didn't. Interesting road movie by first time writer-director Jasmine Yuen-Carrucan.… More

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