Tying up the psychological loose ends of a movie that promised so much more, the trite ending subscribes to the bogus therapeutic notion that one good cry and a confession of vulnerability can wipe away a lifetime of repression.
– Stephen Holden,
New York Times,
23 Oct 2002
fresh:
In Stine Stengade's intensely engaging performance, Kira is always one step away from the abyss, although, without apparent effort, she manages to hang on.
– Marta Barber,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct 2002
rotten:
Despite Kira's Reason's chamber-drama focus, it never achieves [Madsen's] first film's intimacy.
– Laura Sinagra,
Village Voice,
14 Jan 2003
rotten:
The film never particularly achieves any depth or resonance and ultimately comes across as a series of wacky, albeit rather disturbing episodes.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan 2003
fresh:
Stengarde gives an arresting performance as a mentally unstable woman.