Metacritic-Rezensionen

Obviously a labor of love for all involved, including GOP mayoral candidate Michael Bloomberg, who bankrolled the production and receives full producer credit. He deserves it.

About American anti-Semitism, but it's not a typical genteel "cause" movie.

Yes, the movie is obvious at time, banging you over the head with its message, and the use of shadows on a wall can seem overly broad. But these are small complaints when compared to the film's many strengths.

Two constants: good acting and an old-fashioned preachiness that backfires.

The movie's surreal style, with its film-noir camerawork and ominous lighting, turns the story into a fable about fear and nonconformism, and Mr. Macy's and Ms. Dern's carefully shaded caricatures match the mood.

Dern and Macy give doughty performances in schematic roles, but glasses or no, these have to be two of the least Semitic-looking actors in American movies.

The script is full of holes and the premise is not especially credible.

Works better as a subject for high school study rather than lasting art.

Even if they're on the side of the angels, 106 minutes is a long time to keep this sermon going.

A movie worth viewing. Besides, it's the only movie to boast NYC millionaire mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg as its executive producer.