Roger Ebert gives an ambivalent review of the film. Although he finds director Hal Hartley to be talented, Ebert thinks his films lack substance.

Paul Tatara thinks this film starring parker Posey is one of 1998's best.

Bryant Frazer finds this film about an arrogant writer stifling and meandering, but praises its emotional reach.

Critique from Elizabeth Weitzman praises the performances of leads James Urbaniak and Thomas Jay Ryan, as a pair of disaffected writers.

Appropriately named reviewer complains that director Hartley has sold out to the critics and that this film is simply boring.

Critic Mick LaSalle views this film about poetry and art as Hal Hartley's best effort by far, noting the director's bold emotional reach.

Find a detailed review of this 1998 indie hit. Contains a guide for parents who are concerned about the content of the film.