She praised Van Sant's direction, the cinematography and the overall realism of the film.

He praised the "lovely" cinematography and the credibility of the female characters, though he felt that the soundtrack was sometimes distracting.

He described it as "impressively dark and occasionally moving", and praised the cinematography, editing, and storytelling.

Reviewers have praised the atmosphere and the cinematography of the film, but panned its storyline and editing.

Like Sutcliffe, Cochrane praised the cinematography and was pleased that the ending "tied up nicely".

Critics praised the direction, the screenplay, the cinematography, the music and the performances by its cast along with several other aspects.

Critics praised the performances, the direction, the screenplay, the cinematography, the music and the positive portrayal of physically disabled people.

Critics praised the screenplay, the cinematography and the performances of the lead actors.

The film was well received by critics, who particularly praised the humour, the acting and the cinematography.

In particular, he praised the cinematography, Sattouf's dialogue and Lvovsky's performance.