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Caryn James, New York Times: The film is dominated and destroyed by Mr. Cage's chaotic, self-indulgent performance. Read more
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: What really makes this worth seeing is Cage's outrageously unbridled performance. Read more
Time Out: Bierman's striking first feature leaves one trembling between corrosive laughter, edgy terror, and a residual sadness at Loew's pitiful plight. Read more
Variety Staff, Variety: Problem is that Cage's over-the-top performance generates little sympathy for the character, so it's tough to be interested in him as his personality disorder worsens. Read more
Hal Hinson, Washington Post: You're not exactly sure if the material is meant to be funny or is laughable merely by default. Read more