It's vastly enjoyable in a low-down, scandal-mongering way.
80
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
If it speaks with a quieter voice than many of Bogdanovich's early pictures, what it has to say seems substantially more personal and thoughtful.
75
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
Bogdanovich takes a tale of old Hollywood and infuses it with velocity and enthusiasm.
75
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
Bogdanovich adds touches to appeal to serious film fans.
75
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
The fact is no one has a better understanding of the corruption of ego and power, or is more qualified to encapsulate it in a defining moment of Hollywood Gothic.
Faithfully recreates a bygone era of larger-than-life filmmakers and stars.
70
Village VoiceJ. Hoberman
Village VoiceJ. Hoberman
A better-than-competent period evocation that allows the director to flaunt his knowledge (and perhaps vent some of his own bitterness) regarding Hollywood.