Accurate and sympathetic is how this reviewer finds the portrayal of Southern California punk youth. The review is accompanied by film links.

Jester Vicar calls Linklater's film "seamlessly made," and lauds Bogosian as "one of the best dark social satirists supplying the words."

Tom Lyons interviews Eric Bogosian about adapting his play for the screen. Includes commentary on the film, directed by Richard Linklater.

Sean Means finds the Richard Linklater/Eric Bogosian screen collaboration "just barely bearable." Readers are invited to submit reviews.

Find reviews and user comments about director Richard Linklater's screen adaptation of Eric Bogosian's play. With cast list and user ratings.

Giovanni Ribisi is powerful in this dark comedic drama about a night in the life of a group of aimless youths. Features a plot summary.

Chicago Sun-Times film critic praises Linklater's film of Bogosian's play for its portrayal of young lives on hold. With evaluation and rating.

Scott Rosenberg finds a Chekhovian legacy in the Linklater/Bogosian effort. Includes link to soundtrack review.

Peter Stack characterizes Richard Linklater's film of Eric Bogosian's satirical play a "depressing comedy" because it "rings painfully true."

Barry Walters finds the talky film most effective when the characters are confronted with uneasy silence. Includes cast list and evaluation.

Locate every instance of profanity, smoking, drugs, alcohol, sex, and violence in the film about aimless twentysomethings. Includes plot summary.

Joel M. Rosenberg's review includes quotes from director Richard Linklater about the symbolism of the setting. With cast, director, and writer.

Rita Kempley characterizes the Linklater film of Bogosian's play a "self-pitying blab-fest." Includes cast list, running time, and MPAA rating.