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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75San Francisco ExaminerG. Allen JohnsonSan Francisco ExaminerG. Allen JohnsonShows how Tinseltown sensibilities can be well thought out even on a low budget.
- 70The New York TimesLawrence Van GelderThe New York TimesLawrence Van GelderAn offbeat little charmer of a mystery.
- 63New York PostNew York PostAn odd, unexpectedly interesting little movie.
- 50L.A. WeeklyPaul MalcolmL.A. WeeklyPaul MalcolmWriter-director Avi Nesher and co-screenwriter Roger Berger -- upon whose real-life investigations the film is based -- deliver on the hard-boiled promise of this low-key thriller with plenty of gritty twists and turns.
- Has the hit-machine aura of something whipped together by L.A. studio execs over avocado sandwiches and banana smoothies.
- 50TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghThis modest little moral thriller is a pleasant surprise.
- 38New York Daily NewsJami BernardNew York Daily NewsJami BernardBrutal but somewhat endearing.
- 30Village VoiceVillage VoiceA wintertime crime caper that truly leaves you cold.