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Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    Anyone who thinks that Josh Hartnett isn't a true movie star should see his riveting, high-wire performance in August. Read full review

  • 75
    TV Guide | Ken Fox

    Stylish, well acted drama. Read full review

  • 60
    New York Daily News | Elizabeth Weitzman

    There's not much to it, but Austin Chick's hyper-focused indie does serve as a nicely assured showcase for lead Josh Hartnett. Read full review

  • 50
    Variety | Dennis Harvey

    This middling drama has no glaring faults, but simply lacks the intended urgency. Read full review

  • 42
    The Onion A.V. Club | Nathan Rabin

    Chick's underwhelming exploration of post-millennial angst is as empty and vacant as its protagonist's inexpressive peepers. Read full review

  • 40
    The Hollywood Reporter |

    Another among this year's crop of features that demonstrates that having a cast with indie cred can sometimes do little to buoy a film's miscalculated execution. Read full review

  • 30
    The New York Times | Jeannette Catsoulis

    The movie's amoral momentum is fatally slowed by an acronym-heavy script and flimsy characterizations that offer fine actors -- including Rip Torn as Tom's contemptuous father and Naomie Harris as his missed opportunity -- little to play. Read full review

  • 20
    Film Threat |

    Tedious and ultimately pointless film. Read full review

  • 20
    Village Voice |

    August seems to be missing something essential--a prologue? Or maybe it's not what's missing that's the problem, but what's here. Read full review

  • 12
    New York Post | Kyle Smith

    As usual, Hartnett exhibits the acting ability of linoleum; his performance would not be measurably changed if he lapsed into a coma halfway through. Only an amusing cameo by David Bowie enlivens things, but he's onscreen for just about two minutes at the end. Read full review

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