Sharp-edged, perfectly timed, funny and thoughtful. Roger Ebert,Chicago Sun-Times
DeVito's performance is as commanding as Spacey's, albeit a good deal quieter. Joe Baltake,Sacramento Bee
If you're prepared to accept an inherent staginess that gradually fades as the film progresses, you can become caught up in a drama of extraordinary power and insight. Kevin Thomas,Los Angeles Times
You probably don't need to run out to a theater to see The Big Kahuna. Paul Tatara,CNN.com
What a charge it is to see the way these three actors get loose and play off each other. Bob Graham,San Francisco Chronicle