Provokes the same kind of dramatic shivers that made Lawrence Kasdan's reunion hit The Big Chill such a big thrill. Bob Longino,Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A modestly impressive screenwriting and directing debut for Malcolm D. Lee. Louis B. Parks,Houston Chronicle
The themes and characters are brought to the screen with the kind of energy and appeal that viewers of any background can appreciate. James Berardinelli,ReelViews
The first half of the movie, however, lies there like an overturned bus--you wonder how it'll ever get uprighted, but you don't really want to stick around to find out. Eric Harrison,Los Angeles Times