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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 63New York PostKyle SmithNew York PostKyle SmithBorrowing a few tricks from Martin Scorsese, the film isn’t a slavish imitation but an engrossing and grounded drama. It’s a pity, then, that director Federico Castelluccio, best known as Furio of “The Sopranos,” can’t deliver a powerful conclusion.
- 50The PlaylistThe PlaylistWith a weak script and underwhelming performances, there’s nothing about the film to latch onto or celebrate, but there’s just enough craftsmanship on display to walk away not feeling like it’s a complete failure.
- 40The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe film — penned by Michael Ricigliano Jr., a lawyer making his screenwriting debut — never really achieves the necessary dramatic tension despite a surprising climactic plot twist. The dialogue rarely rises above the level of cliché.
- 30Village VoiceVillage VoiceUnfortunately, this low-budget production comes up short in many places: limited performances, barely developed characters, a muddled script. The movie also has a sluggish, lumbering pace, effectively offsetting the paranoid, anxious vibe of Garity's performance.
- 30The New York TimesDaniel M. GoldThe New York TimesDaniel M. GoldActing chops are occasionally on view — Mr. Sorvino and Mr. Proval play well together — but the plot is weak, the subplots tacked on.