Reviewers generally describe the film as a powerful, empathetic, and urgent debut that avoids caricature, even when portraying the "Kafkaesque" indifference of the system. It currently holds a strong "Fresh" reception on Rotten Tomatoes .
: The cinematography by Jaime Ackroyd is noted for its intimate, lingering close-ups that capture the "Kaleidoscope of emotions" on the actors' faces. Criticisms While mostly positive, some reviews note minor flaws:
: One reviewer from The People's Movies felt the second half’s shift toward "unifying against the system" resulted in a less impactful final product.