"In a work as emotionally devastating as this, the performances are everything."
— Ross McIndoe, Slant Magazine
"The cast and material alone are sufficient to attract upscale audiences, but this is a strong adaptation in and of itself."
— Nikki Baughan, Screen International
"Lange’s beguiling work is nothing short of astonishing. If the film is seen, and it should be, she must be in the awards conversation."
— Frank J. Avella, The Contending
"Here, with a stellar cast, Kent allows audiences who do not live in a theater-based city the opportunity to experience this epic play. And with the stellar performances, it is worth seeing for that reason alone."
— Lauren LaMagna, Next Best Picture
"A powerful, engrossing and well-acted portrait of a dysfunctional family. Jessica Lange gives gives a raw, note-perfect, bravura performance that's just as emotionally resonating as Geraldine Page's Oscar-winning performance in The Trip to Bountiful."
— Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru