68
Metascore
24 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonChicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonIt's a lovely, terrifying sight.
- 80L.A. WeeklyHazel-Dawn DumpertL.A. WeeklyHazel-Dawn DumpertMiraculous photography.
- 80The New York TimesDana StevensThe New York TimesDana StevensYour attention is rewarded by a film of surprising depth and a few deep surprises.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleEdward GuthmannSan Francisco ChronicleEdward GuthmannHeartfelt and passionate and brave in what it attempts to explore.
- 75New York Daily NewsJami BernardNew York Daily NewsJami BernardWith its intriguing relationships and sacrificial acts, Alice is a good alternative to happily-ever-after fluff.
- 70Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumChicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumThe sheer neurotic intensity of Techine's characters--characteristically stretching both backward and forward in time, as in a Faulkner novel--holds one throughout, as does Techine's masterful direction and many of the other performances.
- 70Village VoiceDennis LimVillage VoiceDennis LimThrives on vivid incidentals and telling details.
- 70Dallas ObserverLuke Y. ThompsonDallas ObserverLuke Y. ThompsonIf you like your substance short on style, or just want a change of pace from "X-Men," this is the film for you.
- 63Miami HeraldRene RodriguezMiami HeraldRene RodriguezA mess, but a fascinating one.
- 58Portland OregonianKim MorganPortland OregonianKim MorganEventually becomes tedious.