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22 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonChicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonAn often brilliant, always revelatory, deeply interesting omnibus film.
- 80The New RepublicStanley KauffmannThe New RepublicStanley KauffmannObviously the variety that was bound to result was part of Brigand's plan. The astonishment is that almost all of the assemblage is fascinating, very little is poor, and one segment is superb.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThey vary enormously in style, quality, and ideas, but the best of them -- by Gitai, Chahine, and Iñárritu, among others -- pack an enormous emotional and intellectual punch.
- 75New York Daily NewsJami BernardNew York Daily NewsJami BernardSome segments are anti-American, but to concentrate on that is to miss the variety, depth of opinion, and fierceness of the emotions that drive each director.
- 70TV Guide MagazineKen FoxTV Guide MagazineKen FoxThe filmmakers' attempts come to terms with a recent catastrophe of indeterminate meaning but global consequences are often fascinating.
- 70VarietyDeborah YoungVarietyDeborah YoungA sober, thought-provoking response to a tragedy of worldwide import and a much better film than one might expect from the pre-release publicity.
- 70New York Magazine (Vulture)Peter RainerNew York Magazine (Vulture)Peter RainerAn ungainly, intermittently harrowing omnibus filled with moments of piercing sorrow and rage.
- 70The A.V. ClubScott TobiasThe A.V. ClubScott TobiasUntil filmmakers get a little distance, maybe they'd be better off ignoring such projects.
- 60The New York TimesDave KehrThe New York TimesDave KehrMost impressive, and the only segment that dares to criticize the terrorists directly, is Mr. Imamura's contribution, the last part of the film.
- 30Village VoiceDennis LimVillage VoiceDennis LimIt's hard to say if this devastating, nakedly exploitative work has a larger point beyond the evocation and infliction of trauma. A repeat viewing might clear that up, but it's an experience I'd rather not relive -- and one that I cannot in good faith recommend to anyone.