Genuine depth and wit...fully alive and contemporary...it gives one hope – Norman Wilner, Metro Daily
Could become a Canadian classic – Glenn Sumi, Now Magazine Original and memorable...more Canadian pics like this, please! – Kim Linekin, Eye Weekly The sexual stakes rise to hardly bearable levels –Stephen Pederson, Chronicle Herald Enormously compelling…a fascinating character study…the dramatic rewards are mighty Brian Orford, DVD Talk A classic story of romantic awakening – Voir
Highly recommended…wry, tender…subtle and honest…puts a fresh spin on the theme of adolescent sexual awakening – Chicago Reader Smart, delicate and funny...exquisitely performed...deftly off-centre – Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star Heartfelt yet simultaneously scalding – Katherine Monk, Canwest Media Wise – Museum of Modern Art Minutely observed…exquisite performance. Almost as fine [as C.R.A.Z.Y.] but more rarefied – Stephen Holden, New York Times Warm, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking – Pam Grady, reel.com Gentle, perceptive…well-written and well acted – Kevin Thomas, L.A. Times Amusing and disturbing – Kyle Smith, New York Post Canny intelligence and emotional understanding – David Noh, Film Journal Int. Winning…impressive…finely drawn – Ken Fox, TV Guide The performances are nothing short of superb – Xtra Witty and well-acted – Boston Globe Refreshing...subtle and touching – Hour [A] gem – Geist Engaging, sophisticated, Canadian low-budget gem – Terminal City Fresh and funny – National Post Delightfully provocative and challenging – Arts Naked Mostly, [it’s] about the value of tenderness…lovely Newsday Appealingly assured – The Onion A/V Club Beautiful, funny and extremely non-judgemental…a great film – British Federation of Film Societies/Scotland
Consistently marvellous in characterization, nuance and aliveness...the film’s intensity conjures up memories of Bergman – Robin Wood, Cine-Action Magazine Astounding... touches the viewer's soul to the fundamental core... a film that will stay with me for a long, long time – Edmonton Vue Weekly
A girl-powered road movie with a gutsy agenda.... Stunningly imbibed with life – Ottawa X-Press Austerely elegant.... The emotion the movie expends is fully real, earned by a taut script and a fine sense of pace and direction – National Post A minor marvel – Toronto Star Accomplished...wrenching and convincing – Globe & Mail
One hell of a film – See Magazine, Edmonton Spare, earnest drama with no tricks but a lot of emotional power...exceptional performances – Macleans Satisfying and subtle...memorable – Edmonton Journal A riveting drama...power that is undeniable – Ottawa Citizen Raw, intense, and entirely believable...compelling drama – Variety