Americana

"The film never escapes the shadow of the films it’s attempting to emulate."

"Sometimes the film struggles to articulate what’s on its mind."

"The movie is more sincere than smarmy."

"Explicitly inauthentic."

"The story stumbles because it relies too heavily on identity politics."

"The message becomes a bit muddled, especially when the violence starts."

"Hauser and Sweeney can’t exactly save the movie, they keep it from derailing."

"Numerous twists and turns feel more like contrivances than anything else."

"Plays like a genre-blurring ’90s crime thriller."

"Slick and skillful debut feature."

"Just a western crime noir carbon copy."

"Gives voice to often-ignored segments of society as they strive for agency and respect."

"Gallows humor, compelling performances, and a big heart."

"A copycat Coen Brothers yarn with the depth of a tortilla."