Read Apollo's reaction to this powerful but bleak film that explores hereditary male violence and alcoholism.

Examines the film's portrait of a man in crisis. He criticizes the film's weak ending and advises readers to wait and rent it.

Chicago Sun Times review by Roger Ebert gives this emotionally charged thriller starring Nick Nolte four out of five stars.

Browse images and a review of this film that portrays a man in a psychological crisis, portrayed by Nick Nolte.

Movie critic David Kehr provides a plot summary and a review for this complex film.

Independent, non-profit cultural arts magazine provides this review by Miles O'Dometer of the award-winning drama from director Paul Schrader.