75
Metascore
20 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100San Francisco ChronicleEdward GuthmannSan Francisco ChronicleEdward GuthmannTypically, films about '60s subculture recycle the same set of media cliches and teach us nothing. Harron approaches the milieu with curiosity, compassion and an anthropologist's eye.
- 90SalonSalonIn the title role, Lili Taylor continues her campaign to become the female Harvey Keitel, a consistently engaging character actor with a penchant for droll, oddball parts. She's wildly fun to watch.
- 89Austin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenAustin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenMary Harron's movie turns out to be anything but a sensationalistic bio-picture; it neither sanctifies nor demonizes the shooter or her famous victim. What the movie accomplishes is something trickier: It treats its two principals, Solanis and Warhol, with respect and humanity.
- 88Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertLili Taylor plays Solanas as mad but not precisely irrational. She gives the character spunk, irony and a certain heroic courage.
- 88Rolling StonePeter TraversRolling StonePeter TraversImmensely entertaining and provocative.
- 80The New York TimesJanet MaslinThe New York TimesJanet MaslinThe film's greatest directorial success is in finding a thoroughly entertaining way of inviting the audience to share Valerie's point of view.
- 80Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumChicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumIf you want to know what the Warhol scene was all about, this is even better than the documentaries.
- 75ReelViewsJames BerardinelliReelViewsJames BerardinelliThis is a film of powerful ideas, impressive set design, and compelling performances.
- 75San Francisco ExaminerSan Francisco ExaminerAfter more than an hour of fun, the film turns dark as Solanas' mental state worsens. Not only does the brilliant kook wear out her welcome with Warhol, but the portrayal also grates on the viewer.
- 40Washington PostDesson ThomsonWashington PostDesson ThomsonFeels so slight and pointless.