64
Metascore
8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80L.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonL.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonIt's fine stuff, beautifully played, but there's no denying that viewers will have to be patient with this 80-minute chamber piece, the first third of which feels cold and false, only to suddenly shift into unexpectedly deep emotional territory.
- 70VarietyRonnie ScheibVarietyRonnie ScheibSuperb emotional thesping complements script's measured restraint.
- 70Village VoiceMark HolcombVillage VoiceMark HolcombA fresh and uncompromising account of emotional self-immolation and romantic flux. And it has a happy ending to boot.
- 70The New York TimesLawrence Van GelderThe New York TimesLawrence Van GelderIt's an intimate chamber piece, dialogue-heavy and at times claustrophobic, but the four central characters are so deftly sketched, and their shifting alliances so intricately choreographed, that the film never feels talky or staged. The actors are consistently excellent.
- 63New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickClever, racially and sexually provocative variation on "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
- 60TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTheir subtle, complex performances could put far more experienced and better-known actors to shame.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckAlthough The Reception boasts some moments of emotional truth, its small scale and claustrophobic atmosphere make it a tough sit despite its brief time.
- 50New York Daily NewsJami BernardNew York Daily NewsJami BernardWell-acted but otherwise lackluster drama.