Review by Damian Cannon, who like many found a lot to acclaim in Peter Jackson's fabulous film of a bizarre real-life matricide.

Favorable review of Peter Jackson's film based on the 1950s murder case involving New Zealand teenagers Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme.

Analysis by critic John Hartl applauds the casting choices and focused direction of this film starring Kate Winslet.

Find an appraisal of the film that applauds its examination of lesbian love, but criticizes its unwillingness to answer the hard questions.

Very positive review by Roger Ebert of Peter Jackson's film of the nation-stunning murder in 1952 of one girl's mother by that girl and another.

Another rave review, this one from the San Francisco Chronicle, of Peter Jackson's "murder story with no villains".

Read a review by Hal Hinson that praises director Peter Jackson's deft pacing and poetic style in this macabre tale of obsession and murder.