“…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.”

“…as if Nuri Bilge Ceylan or Carlos Reygadas had decided to make a version of Larry Clark’s Kids.”

“This is no facile consideration of the command to ‘honor thy father and mother.'”

“…at its best when the story and period trappings serve Lynch’s vision, and vice versa.”

“The moral inquiry remains fruitful fodder for reflection; the framework itself feels lacking.”