A movie of cutting humor, near-constant talk, and one show-stopping dance routine.
88
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
Through it all, Ozon supplies a sense of pathos that makes fun of its own soullessness, transforming a self-serious suicide note into an existential love letter.
80
Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader
It's good to see a gay relationship treated no differently than a heterosexual one would be.
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
The best scenes capture the blend of irony, melodrama, and real emotion that distinguishes Fassbinder's most memorable pictures.
75
Miami HeraldCurtis Morgan
Miami HeraldCurtis Morgan
Very French and at times threatens to dissolve into a steamy sex farce.
75
San Francisco ChronicleBob Graham
San Francisco ChronicleBob Graham
This nasty, provocative comedy comes from a play by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
75
Boston Globe
Boston Globe
The film does not offer an optimistic view of relationships.
63
Chicago TribuneJohn Petrakis
Chicago TribuneJohn Petrakis
As much a curiosity piece as anything else.
60
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
The whole thing has the air of a parlor trick, but it's a good trick, beautifully acted.
50
New York PostHannah Brown
New York PostHannah Brown
The static, claustrophobic movie is very much a filmed play.