His relentless nature is called upon so often, and in many ways, the young actor carries the film on his bare shoulders. (awardscircuit.com)
Wahlberg is fully capable of carrying a film on his shoulders and does as best he can here, but when you're stuck with a character so cynical and ungrateful, we need something more to compel us and keep a vested interest in his journey of doom and gloom, something the introspectively passive script fails to provide. (waytooindie.com)
Endurance, hardship and a rising string section are all present and correct, and while O'Connell carries the film on an undeniable charisma, Jolie's direction is somewhat lacking. (independent.ie)