Gordon has directed drama, such as Mamet's 'Edmond', but also visceral horror movies like 'Re-Animator'. Elements of both are evident in this taut psychological thriller.
– Nigel Floyd,
Time Out,
9 Jan 2009
rotten:
As the title of this splatter comedy by writer-director Stuart Gordon indicates, he's like a bug stuck to her windshield, and that's about the level of humanity and insight one can expect here.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
16 Dec 2008
fresh:
It's a grueling little noirish thriller with slasher-worthy gore.
– David Edelstein,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
Stuck gives a boost to the dramatic elements of the story, while preserving the stern lesson about a society crumbling under the weight of self-interest and moral decay.
– Bruce Demara,
Toronto Star,
18 Jul 2008
rotten:
You might hope for fiction to bring insight to senseless cruelty, rather than augment the ignominy of the original crime.