This is familiar territory for Werner Herzog — a compelling crime drama and intriguing character study rolled into one. (lwlies.com)
Clooney proves again that he knows how to direct intelligent films that rely on a great dialogue, and this intriguing character study is gripping from the first scene to the last, centered on a brilliant political battle and with an intense performance by the always fantastic Ryan Gosling. (rottentomatoes.com)
It serves as an intense drama, an intelligent thriller, and an intriguing character study wrapped into a solidly constructed package. (markreviewsmovies.com)