Eve Tushnet Patheos Nov 10, 2020

I did watch it at least twice in a row and then listen to the dvd commentary instead of doing literally anything else with my life...

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PJ Nabarro Patrick Nabarro Jun 3, 2020 3/5

Hayden Christensen and Peter Sarsgaard in the two main roles turn in career-best performances as their respective characters' descent/ascent is so cleverly played out.

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Joshua Rothkopf In These Times Mar 16, 2020

What Billy Ray's confident debut lacks in situational dramatics...it more than makes up for in the central performance of young Hayden Christensen...

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Mark Amory The Spectator Feb 1, 2018

Just as I was starting to wonder not only if I did really like Steve that much but also if it were possible that I was not even meant to, a story of his is challenged.

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Antonia Quirke London Evening Standard Dec 14, 2017

Being a film about fibs, it is desperate not to tell any. Big mistake.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Nov 27, 2016 2.5/4

It's intriguing stuff that's heightened by the efforts of a seriously impressive supporting cast...

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Todd McCarthy Variety Apr 27, 2011

Ray propels the lamentable tale along at a brisk clip, is clear in his storytelling and mercifully avoids moralizing or self-congratulation.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 28, 2010 4/5

Journalistic scandal story best for older teens.

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Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Oct 1, 2010 4/4

Using unexpectedly suspenseful character drama, "Shattered Glass" elevates itself to the upper echelon of journalism films. Unless there's ever a 2x4 famous enough to warrant biopic treatment, this will likely be Christensen's only great performance.

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Christopher Smith Bangor Daily News (Maine) Sep 7, 2010 A

Perhaps the best exploration of American journalism this past decade has seen.

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Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com May 10, 2009 A-

Journalistic ethics are scrupulously explored in this crystal-clear dramatization of real-life "New Republic" feature writer Stephen Glass's meteoric rise and rapid dissolution over falsified articles he wrote for the publication during the mid '90s as a

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Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009

An excellent movie with a suspenseful and engrossing story...

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David Ansen Newsweek Nov 1, 2007

Writer-director Ray has a no-fuss style that is quietly, thoroughly gripping.

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Marty Mapes Movie Habit Apr 14, 2006 3/4

Not a particularly cinematic story, but outstanding performances justify this production

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Jessica Winter Time Out Feb 9, 2006

[An] adept, often incisively funny recounting of the Glass debacle...

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Dragan Antulov Draxblog Movie Reviews Jun 26, 2005 6/10

cautionary tale for future generations

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Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness May 4, 2005 B

Ray stages the film not as a mystery but as a case study in all-consuming denial and professional and psychological self-destruction.

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Garth Franklin Dark Horizons Apr 2, 2005 4/5

A meticulously constructed slow burn drama whose strength lies in not only its fascinating true story, but the filmmakers attention to detail which makes it a lazily paced but nevertheless worthwhile investment of your time.

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Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) Mar 7, 2005 3/5

As the net begins to close, you may find it impossible to suppress your delight at Glass's loss of composure. Why? Perhaps because you won't recall being quite so irritated by anyone, in any movie, ever.

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Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Jan 29, 2005 A-

...even when faced with shame and mortification, some people will find it within themselves to do the right thing.

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