Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Jan 14, 2026 3/4

The film "Less Than Zero" actually makes you care a bit about its three central characters.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Aug 16, 2024 C

A shallow film.

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Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jul 6, 2022

Since the best seller could not be filmed, they opted, skillfully, not to film it. This film is something else entirely. [Full review in Spanish]

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Jas Keimig The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Dec 8, 2021

It's an interesting spin on the "coming home for the holidays and finding everyone has changed and so have you" trope found in other Christmas films.

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Ángel Fernández-Santos El Pais (Spain) Apr 8, 2020

An exaggerated descriptive vehicle without dramatic function. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Jan 23, 2019 2/5

'80s drama about teen addiction has swearing, sex.

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Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Jun 11, 2008 3/5

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Feb 27, 2008

Ed Lachman's cinematography is letter perfect as always in its handling of light and color (assisted here by Barbara Ling's flashy production design), but it's a pity to see it wasted on such claptrap.

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Variety Staff Variety Feb 27, 2008

Perhaps this wasn't the best subject matter for British director Marek Kanievska (Another Country) to make his American debut. The feel for this distinctly Southern California story escapes him.

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Eric Melin Scene-Stealers.com Sep 29, 2006 2/5

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Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Aug 14, 2006 C

Jami Gertz was, is, and ever shall be one of the most egregious actresses in the history of film. But Robert Downey Jr. and James Spader guarantee interest in whatever they’re doing.

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 4, 2005 3/5

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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Apr 6, 2005 2/5

a bit of a mess

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Caffeinated Clint Moviehole Mar 31, 2005 3/5

The anti-teen film that really kicks ass

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Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Aug 27, 2004 1/5

Meant to be a statement against the amoral lifestyle of super-rich youth, it misses the mark by a mile.

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James Sanford Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 15, 2004 2/5

Has style to spare, but none of the novel's shock value

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Linda Cook Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Aug 4, 2004 4/5

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Nell Minow Movie Mom Apr 30, 2004 3/5

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Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Dec 23, 2003 2/5

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Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat Sep 4, 2003 3/5

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