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Metascore®27 out of 100 | Generally unfavorable reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 70
    The New York Times | Neil Genzlinger

    It takes a while to realize that this is actually a sly, very funny comedy, one that stays admirably deadpan every time you think it’s about to veer into gross-out territory. Read full review

  • 60
    Village Voice | Luke Y. Thompson

    Much funnier and weirder than you think. Read full review

  • 60
    Variety | Dennis Harvey

    Unlike the vast majority of rude bigscreen comedies these days, "Prison" may actually improve with repeat viewings, since its best aspects are offhand enough to be missed the first time around. Read full review

  • 30
    The Hollywood Reporter | Frank Scheck

    Let's Go to Prison ultimately feels as long as a stint in the big house. Read full review

  • 25
    The Onion (A.V. Club) | Aaron Burgess

    Prison makes its 84-minute running time feel like a five-year sentence with no chance for parole. Read full review

  • 25
    Entertainment Weekly | Gregory Kirshling

    Nearly laughless. Read full review

Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 2.9 out of 5