The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers (2004)

  • 55% of critics liked it
    (186 reviews)

  • 40% of users liked it
    (64,147 ratings)

One of the best-loved films from the idiosyncratic British film studio Ealing Pictures gets an update from the equally idiosyncratic filmmaking team of Joel and Ethan Coen in this offbeat comedy. Marva Munson (Irma P. Hall) is a spry, elderly woman who attends church regularly, doesn't care for… More

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Directed By
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Written By
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Mar 26, 2004 Wide
Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • David Edelstein, Slate

    The Ladykillers is small and compact -- it doesn't kill, it's just a doodle -- but it's a very pleasant cartoon for grown-ups. It's some sweet fodder.

  • Geoff Andrew, Time Out

    While being far from the Coens' finest hour, it remains more intelligent and ambitious than most of what currently passes for Hollywood mainstream comedy.

  • Peter Rainer, New York Magazine

    It's both lowdown and effete, a jamboree of whoopee jokes and sick wit.

  • Anthony Lane, New Yorker

    Everybody in and around this movie is trying too hard.

  • J. Hoberman, Village Voice

    There's the mind-numbing oompah rhythm of every gag telegraphed and every joke pounded into the ground.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Graham J


    The worst Coen's film maybe saved (slightly) by a uncharacteristically unepic role from Tom Hanks.

  • Jeff "


    I was pleasantly surprised at how much this film was actually good. I found this one pretty underrated. Directed by the Coen Brothers, this is a fine remake with plenty of laughs. Tom Hanks is great here, and he makes the film very enjoyable. I really don't understand the hatred… More

  • Lucas M


    Coen brothers flaw. The Ladykillers (2004) is nothing like the original.

  • Mark W


    The Coen Brothers' recent remake of "True Grit" was exceptionally better than the original. The same can't really be said with this one, as it's a lesser effort from the brothers. However, the Coens off form can still be better and more enjoyable than most on… More

  • Cameron S


    5 random men attempt a bank robbery and hilarity ensues, apparently. The Ladykillers is not a bad film, but then again it is not a terrific one, don't get me wrong I enjoyed it but that was mostly because of the second half which revolves around attempting to kill an old lady and… More

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