There's little here to match the playful subversiveness of The Long Kiss Goodnight and it's no surprise to learn that Russell Crowe was no fan of the superior Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which he apparently found «too aware of itself... not funny for me». (theguardian.com)
As extravagant as his designs tend to be, they also have a sense of fun, youthful subversiveness. (fashionista.com)
The geniuses behind the new film just don't understand the difference between genuine subversiveness and pointless vulgarity. (metacritic.com)