“…a consideration of the potential, value and cost of perfection.”

“…less interested in labeling its characters than in recognizing that sex – no matter how casual – still carries a psychological/spiritual weight.”

“A clever, confident debut from Paul Thomas Anderson and a showcase role for character actor Philip Baker Hall.”

“…a series of lengthy, revealing conversations, during which firelight flickers among the cave-like walls casting accusatory shadows across faces.”

“Altman and Perry manage a teasing banter that’s true to most brother-sister relationships, while also hinting at an additional edge.”

“…easily one of the more cinematic installments in The Decalogue.”

“Torres plays the character with a stubborn reticence, even once the plot kicks in.”