59
Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittA gripping documentary, although we learn too little of the relationship between the filmmaker and his subjects.
- 70Village VoiceBen KenigsbergVillage VoiceBen KenigsbergDavis strives to keep himself out of the film, favoring a harrowing yet compassionate you-are-there aesthetic that underscores the hardship of the migrant workers' struggles.
- 70The A.V. ClubTasha RobinsonThe A.V. ClubTasha RobinsonRaw but riveting front-line journalism. Like any good reporter, Davis knows a fascinating story when he sees one, and he goes to impressive lengths to put himself in the middle of it, taking his viewers along for the bumpy ride.
- 63New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanModest but memorable.
- 60The New York TimesLawrence Van GelderThe New York TimesLawrence Van GelderManages to capture firsthand the danger, fatigue and sheer tedium of an arduous illegal border crossing from Mexico without ever becoming tedious itself.
- 60TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghDavis' tough, man-of-the-people narration is often annoying, but his words can't diminish the power of his story.
- 38New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoFails to elicit any substantive information from his (Tommy Davis) subjects. And he fails to put their plight into perspective.