81
Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittRigorous and riveting.
- 100Village VoiceAmy TaubinVillage VoiceAmy TaubinA spare, formally ingenious, journalistically acute piece of filmmaking.
- 80The New York TimesDana StevensThe New York TimesDana StevensThe feelings that this simple, deeply intelligent movie produces -- of horror, admiration, hope and grief -- are as hard to name as they are to dispel.
- 75Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyPhiladelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyA spare document featuring one talking head. But what a talking head and what a story!
- 75New York PostJonathan ForemanNew York PostJonathan ForemanIt's a slow, exhaustive and exhausting process that takes a toll on the viewer, despite the intrinsic power of the underlying material.
- 50VarietyDeborah YoungVarietyDeborah YoungHas a terrible fascination that glues viewers to the screen. At the same time, audience patience is tested.