Get Carter (2000)

12% of critics liked it
(60 reviews)
30% of users liked it
(28,722 ratings)

A man who has made murder his business is thrown into the underbelly of an unfamiliar criminal world in this thriller. Jack Carter (Sylvester Stallone) is a ruthless hired killer whose bloody career in Los Angeles has driven a wedge between himself and his family in the Northwest. When he learns… More A man who has made murder his business is thrown into the underbelly of an unfamiliar criminal world in this thriller. Jack Carter (Sylvester Stallone) is a ruthless hired killer whose bloody career in Los Angeles has driven a wedge between himself and his family in the Northwest. When he learns that his brother has died, he flies back to Seattle, hoping to pay his respects and reconnect with his relatives. At the funeral, his brother's wife, Gloria (Miranda Richardson), and her daughter, Doreen (Rachael Leigh Cook), are wary of Jack's attempts to reach out to them, but when he learns that his brother's death was no accident, Jack forms an uneasy alliance with Doreen to find the killers and deal out his own brand of justice. Get Carter is based on the novel Jack's Return Home by Ted Lewis, which was previously filmed in 1971 with Michael Caine as the gangster seeking revenge. Caine also appears in this remake as Cliff, the boss of Jack's late brother; Mickey Rourke, Alan Cumming, and Gretchen Mol also highlight the supporting cast. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By: Stephen T. Kay, Stephen Kay
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Oct 6, 2000 Wide
On DVD: Feb 13, 2001
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

Bob Thomas, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
How does a numbing mishmash of a movie like this get made?
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
Stylishly directed by Stephen Kay, the new Carter isn't half as bad as it could have been.
Gene Seymour, Newsday
Once again, [Stallone] cops out on shadows and dimension.
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Director Stephen Kay obviously spent an inordinate amount of time studying The Limey ... but he learned all the wrong lessons.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Moves along with virtually no rhythm, no suspense, and no spark from the morose, goateed star.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Stylized visuals add some spice, but they cannot overcome the formulaic and obvious screenplay, which is of no help to a film that is structured as a mystery.
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
The original Get Carter (1971) is better, but this is quite watchable as far as modern-era remakes go.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Is it a zombie coming to alert us it's time to start shopping for a Halloween costume? No, it's just our old friend Sylvester Stallone, sleepwalking his way through a stillborn crime drama that belongs in a morgue, not in a movie theater.
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Muito falatório e pouca ação.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
This 2000 remake with Sylvester Stallone is a common, run-of-the-mill movie. What's the point?
Chuck Rudolph, Matinee Magazine
A few gem scenes buried in the rubble.
Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium
Get Carter ultimately lacks the courage of its convictions: it can't stand to be thought of as the pulp it so clearly is.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Note to Stallone: Stop making movies!
Andrew Manning, Radio Free Entertainment
Fraught with too many loose ends and a glaring lack of focus.

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Conner R

In no way is it a terrible movie, in many ways it is really fun and a decent action movie. However, the fact that it is a remake of a classic doomed this from the beginning. No matter how awesome Sylvester Stallone is, it's seen as a copy and lower being. Sure it's not the… More
In no way is it a terrible movie, in many ways it is really fun and a decent action movie. However, the fact that it is a remake of a classic doomed this from the beginning. No matter how awesome Sylvester Stallone is, it's seen as a copy and lower being. Sure it's not the most original movie ever made, but I think it will please any Sly fan. The action is really well done and it comes off pretty gritty. I loved the look of the film and it really has a very noir style about it which the original doesn't. The side characters are fun, Mickey Rourke as a strip club owner is just too fun to see played out. Given a proper chance, Get Carter is great.
Ginny

Average film, nothing special here. Leave your mind out the door if you decide to watch it.
Dean M

This action-packed remake of the 1971 cult classic brings back Michael Caine, this time in a memorable supporting role, while giving Sylvester Stallone his good role since <i>Copland</i>.
Film C

watched some of it relly gd
Al S

A hard-edged, stylish and hard-hitting crime-thriller. It's a real intense and wickedly fun pot-boiler that packs a wallop. A gritty adreniline-pumping flick. A tough, suspensful and exhilerating thrill-ride. It packs action with a gritty film noir style. Sylvester Stallone gives… More
A hard-edged, stylish and hard-hitting crime-thriller. It's a real intense and wickedly fun pot-boiler that packs a wallop. A gritty adreniline-pumping flick. A tough, suspensful and exhilerating thrill-ride. It packs action with a gritty film noir style. Sylvester Stallone gives a powerful performance. One of hist best roles.
Steven V

Enjoyable with a tasty plot. The downfall, as usual, is the actor's one-liners and his constant monotonous tone. The film is hard-hitting, brutal, and very entertaining. Worth seeing.
Naughtia N

I liked this movie and I'm sorry to say that I haven't seen the original 'Get Carter' movie, so I can't compare these two. This movie has many great actors starring in it and in my opinion they compliment each other very well. There are some great action… More
I liked this movie and I'm sorry to say that I haven't seen the original 'Get Carter' movie, so I can't compare these two. This movie has many great actors starring in it and in my opinion they compliment each other very well. There are some great action scenes and a car chase which really boosts up the thrill. I especially liked Sylvester Stallone and Mickey Rourke in this movie, they really fit to their characters. From what I have heard I might like this movie a lot less if I would watch the original one, so I better put that on my movie-to-watch list.
Lee K

boring and a total let down
Christopher B

Fill in the Blanks: Stallone's Get Carter is a ____ing piece of ____. I would rather ____ a ___ than watch this ____ _____ _______ again. GOOD LUCK!
Chosen 7

Great film, one of Stallone's best movies.