"...Intriguing....Depp's physical transformation is chilling. It's a fearless performance shorn of all movie-star vanity, and Jung emerges as a striking individual..."
Movieline's Hollywood Life

"...Buoyant and flavorful....[With] impressive widescreen lensing..."
Variety

"...[Depp's] witty, spare performance gives the picture a poignancy....Mr. Demme's storytelling is quick and engaging..."
New York Times

"...Smart, sexy, funny and dangerous, this high-wire act is a movie and a half..."
Rolling Stone

"...Clickety-clack pacing and inventive supporting casting....Consistently compelling..."
USA Today

"...[Demme] capitalizes on his strongest assets: a knack for comedy and an ambitious taste for scale..."
Sight and Sound

"...Vigorous direction and attention to detail....Uniformly excellent performances....Depp provides a remarkably supple performance in the lead role..."
Hollywood Reporter