Critical reception was mixed. Several critics praised Kline's performance as Oscar worthy, whereas others seemed confounded by the movie's lack of a moral stance. Julianne Moore had passed on the film but came back later to star in their next feature.
Critical reception was divided, with some critics praising Kline's performance as Oscar-worthy, while others found the film lacking a clear moral stance. Julianne Moore had declined to star in the movie but later agreed to appear in their next project.