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27 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickObviously a labor of love for all involved, including GOP mayoral candidate Michael Bloomberg, who bankrolled the production and receives full producer credit. He deserves it.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleEdward GuthmannSan Francisco ChronicleEdward GuthmannAbout American anti-Semitism, but it's not a typical genteel "cause" movie.
- 70New Times (L.A.)Jean OppenheimerNew Times (L.A.)Jean OppenheimerYes, the movie is obvious at time, banging you over the head with its message, and the use of shadows on a wall can seem overly broad. But these are small complaints when compared to the film's many strengths.
- 63USA TodayMike ClarkUSA TodayMike ClarkTwo constants: good acting and an old-fashioned preachiness that backfires.
- 60The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenThe movie's surreal style, with its film-noir camerawork and ominous lighting, turns the story into a fable about fear and nonconformism, and Mr. Macy's and Ms. Dern's carefully shaded caricatures match the mood.
- 60Village VoiceJ. HobermanVillage VoiceJ. HobermanDern and Macy give doughty performances in schematic roles, but glasses or no, these have to be two of the least Semitic-looking actors in American movies.
- 58Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldSeattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldThe script is full of holes and the premise is not especially credible.
- 50Washington PostDesson ThomsonWashington PostDesson ThomsonWorks better as a subject for high school study rather than lasting art.
- 50Charlotte ObserverLawrence ToppmanCharlotte ObserverLawrence ToppmanEven if they're on the side of the angels, 106 minutes is a long time to keep this sermon going.
- 50Austin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenAustin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenA movie worth viewing. Besides, it's the only movie to boast NYC millionaire mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg as its executive producer.