“The richness of Scott's visuals, the excellence of the performances and the depth of the themes combine to make a minor masterpiece.”
★★★★ David Hughes, Empire Magazine

"It is precise, intelligent, civilized, and because it never for a moment mistakes its narrative purpose."
★★★★ Vincent Canby, New York Times

"Keitel is jaunty and menancing and Carradine more determined and a bit troubled but also caught up in this strange need of one to prove honor and the other slaking a twisted nature."
Variety