USA Films | Release Date: April 28, 2000 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
48
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 17 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
7
Negative:
3
80
With shocking humor and surprising grace, Von Trier creates something unique and memorable.
72
Mr. ShowbizRichard T. Jameson
Shot on location, handheld camera, available light, no props, no music, no filters, etc. We may wonder, "What are we doing here?" But we won't look away.
63
It's interesting - in its own let-it-all-hang-out, shaky-camera way.
63
Von Trier has assembled a fearless troupe of gifted actors - especially Jorgensen - to explore the outer reaches of human cruelty and vulnerability.
50
Von Trier's The Idiots is both lively and juvenile.