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Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail: From the near-hysteria of this compelling opening sequence, Paul Andrew Williams's taut, tough and thoroughly satisfying drama grips the viewer and never lets go until its brutal, surprising conclusion. Read more
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: Very good but very grim, Paul Andrew Williams' punishing debut doesn't pull many punches -- although the characters certainly field their share of body blows. Read more
Kyle Smith, New York Post: The film is a calling card for its sure-handed rookie director, Paul Andrew Williams, who expertly turns up the suspense knob while establishing a thick sense of doom amid grimy settings. Read more
Philip Marchand, Toronto Star: Its tautness is satisfying. Not one line of dialogue is superfluous, not one take is a second too long. Read more
Dave Calhoun, Time Out: After a promising start, the film becomes less about the experience of an archetypal runaway and more about exploiting terror for big-screen thrills. Read more
Derek Elley, Variety: A technically impressive first feature that leaves an empty taste in the mouth. Read more
Nathan Lee, Village Voice: The debut feature of writer-director Paul Andrew Williams is a grim, efficient affair. Read more