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.
The critic's harsh assessment was also shared by Sam Leith in The Daily Telegraph, who felt that delivering such criticism was unfair. Nevertheless, he conceded that the movie failed to meet expectations.