In To's movies no one is innocent, and the social corruption has reached down to the soul. He orchestrates action scenes with an elegance that suggests Scorsese.
80
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
It's not all violence and brutality. To allows his morbid sense of humor to shine through. There are moments of absurd hilarity that don't necessarily lighten the mood so much as bring it down to earth. The performances are strong all around.
80
Variety
Variety
Distinguished by intelligence, wit and violence but is lightly wounded by some ill-fitting moments.
80
Village Voice
Village Voice
To's take on the plight of the modern gangste is inspired.
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Nobody familiar with To will be surprised by the way he presents stylish violence in innovative and humorous ways.
75
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Plenty of films owe a debt to "The Godfather," but it's rare to see inspiration used as successfully as it is here.
70
Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader
As in the first movie, To deftly references the "Godfather" trilogy, examining the moral equivocation and shifting alliances among various syndicate members.