...one of the most passionately and intellectually uninhibited works from a young director I?ve seen in ages.
- Manohla Dargis, NEW YORK TIMES
This likeable, smart [Norwegian] drama about two aspiring writers has some of the arch, extra-dry-martini quality of a Whit Stillman film, including jumping locations and a dry, ironic voice-over.
- GLOBE & MAIL
Effervescent... an impressive debut for young Norwegian Joachim Trier.
- Leslie Felperin, VARIETY
This groovy little film is spiked with an arresting, hyper-saturated mix of sadness and joy...
- Ed Gonzalez, SLANT MAGAZINE
Deeper, funnier and more inventive than most indie films about young creative types lost in youthful exploits.
- Jeremy Mathews, FILM THREAT