Among its negative reviews were from Sam Leith in The Daily Telegraph, who wrote, "And I honestly wish I didn't have to say this, because it feels like kicking a man when he is down... but, really, it's terrible. Human sympathy strains in one direction; critical judgment the other.
Sam Leith of The Daily Telegraph offered a strongly negative evaluation, saying that expressing such criticism felt like an added blow. However, he acknowledged that the film's quality was indeed disappointing.