Variety described the film as a "magnificent, frightening document".

Variety described it as "an earnest, frequently funny comedy."

Variety described it as a "coarse, comic-strip revival" that was "in need of serious work."

Variety described the film as offering "a jagged and distinctive vision.

Variety described it as a "very funny and irresistible set-up."

In its review of the film, Variety described him as playing the part in a "tremendously soulful-eyed" way.

Variety described it as a "daring, unsympathetic performance."

Variety described the performance by calling Vaughan "the guitar hero of the present era".

Her performance was not well received: Variety described her as "flat."

Variety, however, described the actors in the leading roles a "memorable screen odd couple."