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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanMost of all, she (Zemeckis) brings generosity and compassion to the Hiltons’ tragic story.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterDuane ByrgeThe Hollywood ReporterDuane ByrgeIn telling their remarkable story, filmmaker Leslie Zemeckis has not only etched a heart-wrenching portrait of their individual and dual misfortunes, she has subtly illuminated on the general public's dark fascination with “freaks.”
- 75Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerChristian Science MonitorPeter RainerI found it immensely touching that these women found it in themselves to keep plugging away. Despite everything, they ended their days with a measure of peace and happiness.
- 70Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinLos Angeles TimesGary Goldstein[An] absorbing, well-crafted documentary.
- 70The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThe New York TimesNeil GenzlingerIt would be hard not to make a thought-provoking, heartstring-tugging film from this source material, and Bound by Flesh certainly tells the twins’ story effectively.
- 50Village VoiceInkoo KangVillage VoiceInkoo KangIf Bound by Flesh sorely lacks the perspective of the physically atypical community, it's at least a fascinating look at the transformations in the entertainment industry in the last century.