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Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: An assured exercise in high cinematic style, it references a variety of films and filmmakers -- Alfred Hitchcock not the least of them -- but what it is preeminently is alive and dynamic. Read more
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: This is well worth checking out. Read more
A.O. Scott, New York Times: Offers impeccable attitude and captivating atmosphere, but little emotional or intellectual impact. Read more
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle: This atmospheric film, even with its self-conscious style, is a show of major talent by Lou. Read more
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine: Lou Ye lays out a ravishing wasteland of femmes fatales and lovelorn tough guys -- all in 79 minutes. Read more
J. Hoberman, Village Voice: The showy jump cuts and off-kilter close-ups belie an extremely well edited, even supple, piece of work. Read more