75 New York Observer | Rex Reed The film is a deeply heartfelt experience that addresses the struggles of everyday people in a strange land most of us know nothing about. You will not go away unmoved. See it, and learn something. Read full review
50 The Hollywood Reporter | John DeFore Emphasizing local color but often unconvincing in its depiction of social customs. Read full review
50 Los Angeles Times | The voices in Black Tulip declaim themes of renewed hope and freedom, while the plot's grand gestures too often fall flat. Read full review
40 Variety | Dennis Harvey Tulip has the conviction as well as the artlessness of a saber-rattling speech at a political fundraising dinner, one that preaches fire and brimstone to inflame the already converted. Those seeking a more nuanced portrayal of the challenges facing the country will be less satisfied. Read full review