By scrupulously avoiding melodrama, Kalin ensures that the characters remain recognizably human despite their flaws and monstrous weaknesses.
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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It is a dark, uneasy little tale with notable performances…this is a film in which every costume choice says something about a character and the narrative is as lean and compressed as possible without undermining the overall impact.
SCREEN DAILY
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Beautifully stylized…let it be said that the burbling sexual tensions of the movie got even the Cannes press audience to exclaim a few gasps at the screening….without a doubt it’s a film that will be much talked about
FOX DAILY
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A slick, sick real-life American tragedy that gives Julianne Moore a transgressive role that reminds everyone how extraordinary and committed she can be
THE BOSTON HERALD
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Savagely moving. Just watch and hold your jaw up with both hands. Tom Kalin is a huge talent. And Julianne Moore’s Tour de Force performance is unforgettable
ROLLING STONE

A Sensual and grand decadent tour….a mesmerizing portrait of love run wildly, tragically amok
NEWSWEEK

Moore’s tour-de-force performance, caroming from mannered to horrific to heartbreaking, is this year’s bravest, if not its best
BOSTON PHOENIX

A tabloid fiesta of money, kinky sex, and murder. You keep watching to see what could possibly happen next.
VOGUE

A thoroughly absorbing and polished piece of work, impeccable across the board.
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Mesmerizing. hits you like a stun gun. Oscar-worthy performance by Julianne Moore, which clings to you long after you leave the theater
NEW YORK OBSERVER