"Cop Land isn't a perfect piece, but it's sober, wise and adult." 

"Everywhere the camera turns in this tense and volatile drama, it finds enough interest for a truckload of conventional Hollywood fare. Whatever its limitations, Cop Land has talent to burn." 

"The characters are all over the map, there are too many unclear story threads, our sympathies are confused, and there's an unconvincing showdown in which the story's lovingly developed ambiguities are lost (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)" 

"Mangold has directed 'Cop Land' from his own ardent, audacious script, and despite some draggy, overdeliberate moments, it's the strongest piece of material to come Stallone's way since he invented himself as Rocky 21 years ago" 

"An encouraging and entertaining sophomore effort for Mangold" 

"A good effort, but the star power on show throws the proceedings off kilter somewhat (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"