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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 40VarietyRonnie ScheibVarietyRonnie ScheibThe result is a rough-edged, head-scratching mix of tones. Fortunately, musicvideo vet Rhein's competent helming skills counterbalance her off-putting dialogue and flat acting style so that the picture doesn't come off strictly amateur.
- 40The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenThe characters' quirks lend The Big Shot-Caller a certain authenticity, and it is easy to empathize with Mr. Rhein's Lonely Guy in the City. But this minuscule indie variation of "Saturday Night Fever" moves only in fits and starts. When it ends on a cautiously upbeat note, you feel that you have seen just the stumbling first act of an unfinished drama.
- 40New York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierNew York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierToo many threads are woven together here, but occasionally, it just connects.
- 25New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoMarlene Rhein has directed 40 music videos, including ones for Tupac Shakur and Amy Winehouse. Judging by this, her feature debut, she should stick with the music.
- 20Village VoiceVillage VoiceAn overaffected, preachy drama.