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.
The movie received mixed reviews from critics. Some found Kline's performance worthy of an Oscar nomination, while others were confused by the lack of a clear moral message. Julianne Moore had previously declined to star in the film but eventually accepted the role for their subsequent project.