El leyton
Sahara Films | Release Date: November 21, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
45
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
6
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
63
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Given the subject matter, the movie is almost fatally lacking in passion. Read full review
60
VarietyDavid Rooney
Despite its crude, willfully naive style, this comedy of transgression, judgment and revenge becomes steadily more appealing as it progresses. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
The scene transitions are sometimes jarring, but the story unfolds like a particularly juicy bit of small-town gossip, one that's told by a particularly vivid storyteller. Read full review
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Too bad the acting is uneven. And the ineptly done English subtitles will have you laughing in all the wrong places. Read full review
50
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Does a fine job of building up a sense of dread as its adulterous relationship gathers steam. So it's all the more disappointing when the movie ultimately collapses with a ridiculous comic ending that leaves you feeling almost as betrayed as its cuckolded husband. Read full review
50
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Never rises above the level of a soap opera, although the steamy sex and Lo's abundant nudity might make it worthwhile for some viewers. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
There's little to distinguish this tale from the countless similar efforts that have preceded it, other than the exoticism of its setting. The performers do manage to bring some life to their characters. Read full review
10
Village VoiceDavid Ng
Barely elevated telenovela. Read full review
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