“…longs for a world where what we look like – whether we’re beautiful or ugly – no longer dominates who we are.”

“…a picture of a man who has been cast into a dehumanizing vortex, largely because of others’ indifference.”

“…captures the confusion, condescension and even revulsion faced by returning veterans, then and today.”

“…has a real feel, at once dreamy and doomed, that’s hard to shake.”

“Most off-putting is the puritanical streak that eventually comes to dominate the film.”

“…a complicated and compelling film that’s uncomfortable in necessary ways.”

“…absurdly abstract in a way von Trier’s best films are not.”

“…attracted some Oscar attention, but not necessarily for the right people.”

“…laments World War II as a waste of Jiro’s gifts, of talent corrupted.”

“A tinderbox of movie charisma, yet even tinder needs to be lit.”