Erlewine further complimented the quality of the singles while praising Max Martin, "who is also the mastermind behind Spears' debut."

Lin further complimented the casting and their chemistry, describing it as "fresh and attractive.

He further complimented the film as "cathartic" and "winning," and said that the film as a whole "achieves a surprising compassion and honesty."

Brockman commented that the song "sends a shiver down your spine" further complimenting the production of Dr. Luke.

They found the track mature, clever, and provocative, and further complimented Aguilera's vocal performance.

He further complimented Jonne Valtonen, saying that he "knows exactly how to arrange the known motifs in such an imaginative way that they tell the familiar stories from scratch."

The reviewer further complimented a strong backstory ("for a mod") and an extensive manual and Civilopedia.

He further complimented the show because he felt that "it scarcely appears to be trying too hard to attract attention, yet it does just that".

He further complimented the titular song, describing it as "heartbreaking" and "show-stopping".

Lamb further complimented the track, writing, "Although it is fluff, this is classy fluff.