Your Reviews
Sign In to leave a review for Sister
Critic Reviews powered by Metacritic ™
Los Angeles Times
Meier and cinematographer Agnès Godard make potent use of the setting's alternating highs and lows, delivering a jolt of heartbreaking hope in the film's final image. Full Review
Eric Kohn
indieWIRE
Sister may not arrive at a happy ending, but the lack of resolution -- capped off by the powerful last image --completes its journey to a place of rousing emotional clarity. Full Review
Farran Smith Nehme
New York Post
Meier's tight focus on her primary characters pays off: Seydoux brings a strong array of emotions to a highly unsympathetic part. And Klein, whether plugging his ears with cigarette filters or suddenly embracing a woman he barely knows, is heartbreaking. Full Review
Jesse Cataldo
Slant Magazine
Ursula Meier's film is sustained by a sturdy emotional engine and some intrepidly thoughtful characterization. Full Review
John Anderson
Wall Street Journal
Likely to create considerable nervous tension among viewers who think they've seen this all before. They haven't. Full Review
Netflix - Try for Free
Instantly watch TV episodes and movies via the Internet on your computer or TV. 1 month FREE!