Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Eleanor Ringel Gillespie

"…in creating his one-man epic, Polanski takes us beyond the horroe [sic] of evil or the banality of evil. He takes us into its hideous absurdity."

Chicago Sun-Times

Roger Ebert

"This is not a thiller, and avoids any temptation to crank up suspense or sentiment…"

Chicago Tribune

Michael Wilmington

"…a great movie on a powerful, essential subject…"

LA Weekly

Ella Taylor

"…it will break your heart many times over."