100 Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert Brilliant and heartbreaking, takes place in the present but is timeless. Read full review
88 Boston Globe | Jay Carr In all respects, from choice of material to fullness of execution on every level, The War Zone is an extraordinary piece of work. Read full review
88 New York Daily News | Jack Mathews Showing as much courage and talent behind the camera as he has while acting in front of it, Roth has crafted for his first film one of the most bluntly graphic and disturbing movies ever done on the subject. Read full review
80 TV Guide | Ken Fox Actor Tim Roth's austere directing debut is one of the most difficult, emotionally wrenching experiences you're likely to have in a movie theater any time soon. Read full review