Offers a mixed review by Roger Ebert who applauds the smart dialog, but finds the story ultimately without any substance.

Mostly positive critique of the film, based on a play by Wendy MacLeod, focuses on the scene-stealing Parker Posey and the campy humor.

Critic Mary Brennan dismisses the dark comedy starring Parker Posey as a self-important muddle, also citing the wooden performances by the cast.

Critic Jeff Millar finds the ending unclear to this black comedy about family dysfunction, but enjoys the performances and the dialog.

The raging reviewer doesn't hold anything back in his assessment of the black comedy, claiming it is plotless and stagey.

Critic Edward Guthmann dismisses the Mark Waters film, criticizing it as over-stylized, though finding some of the performances appealing.