“The film’s pleasures lie in the experimental filmmaking that’s usually going on in the corners of a Soderbergh production.”

“…a bravura mixture of sound and editing.”

“…closes in on you with a hellish elegance.”

“…a film of clashing ideas and clanging style.”

“…a straw-man movie.”

“…one of Crawford’s first forays into camp.”

“The propaganda is thick, but the tone is consistently light.”

…piles up the intrigue and obsession.

“…the distinguishing factor is the sense of humanity Demme brings to this inhumane material.”

“This might be one of Bette Davis’ least sympathetic parts, which is saying something.”