Rotten
The movie is lifeless for its first hour, and the last-minute outpourings are too little, too late.
Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
Overview
Diana Watts, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, is in the midst of an affair with one of her students, Eric Tull. As the reality of their situation forces itself upon them, Diana puts the relationship on hold. It’s only a matter of time before she gives in again to her desire; this time even more recklessly than before.
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35%
Tomatometer
Rotten
An evocative but ultimately hollow indie drama.
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Rotten
The diminishing returns in part are due to Burdge's performance, which too often settles for the same look of fraught anxiety. But they also result from Fidell's decision to pare her film down to the barest elements.
Tomas Hachard, NPR
Rotten
Ms. Fidell ... has a fine eye but not the makings of a feature-length movie here and, it quickly becomes clear, isn't interested in this relationship or the moral, ethical and legal issues it raises.
Manohla Dargis, New York Times
Rotten
Fidell's mature style and Burdge's lack of guile are engaging. As the film's emotions grow darker, a lack of ideas comes through.
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
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