Chicago Sun-Times by Bruce Ingram

[An] unabashedly derivative but nonetheless entertaining, pitch-black Norwegian crime comedy.

The Hollywood Reporter by John DeFore

Blood-spattered crime comedy benefits from whip-smart pacing and quirky Scandinavian attitude.

The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg

As an absurdist suspense film, Jackpot mostly hits its marks. As a comedy, it’s less successful, stronger on sight gags than on the detective’s sarcasm.

The Dissolve by Mike D'Angelo

Jackpot feels more like Guy Ritchie than the Coen brothers. It revels in moronic violence, unleavened by playfulness or wit.

Village Voice by Calum Marsh

Certainly, a lot of blood is spilled in the name of laughs. There's only one problem with its broad attempts at grotesque comedy: Jackpot simply isn't funny.

RogerEbert.com by Brian Tallerico

Merely being violent and unpredictable does not make a film like Jackpot funny. Therein lies the biggest problem here.

Slant Magazine by Nick Schager

Guy Ritchie may have creatively moved on from his Tarantino-inspired debut, but international crime cinema has not, as again evidenced by Magnus Martens's film.