[T]he performances are outstanding and the subject matter demands respect....Winslet especially brings a great deal to a challenging role... Empire,
The film is notable for its nice performances, its handsome photography, and its very active music Entertainment Weekly,
[Winslet's] fierce, unerring portrayal goes beyond acting, becoming a provocation that will keep you up nights Rolling Stone,
[C]onsidered, articulate, intelligent....Winslet's precise performance is matched every way by Kross, an 18-year-old German actor who manages to convey love, lust and torment with barely a twitch of his fresh, open face Total Film