"Four
StarsThe reinvention of a genre" Wade Major,
Box Office Magazine
"Engrossing.
. . concise, skillful filmmaking. . .the performances are impeccable."
Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times
"The
best film...for the discussion of serious faith-related issues [in]
over a decade." Scott Foundas, Daily Variety
"Make
plans to see the independent thriller Brigham City. Everything about
this tense, taut film is gripping. The cast is terrific."
Larry
King, CNN Talk Show Host & USA Today Columnist
"fiercely
fascinating...more vivid performances and richer, deeper emotional
content than the noisy nonsense provided by most of today's big studio
offerings"
Michael Medved, KRLA Radio, Los Angeles & Salem Radio Network
"No
ordinary thriller. . . a tight and surprisingly effective murder mystery.
. . a denouement that may take even seasoned mystery buffs by surprise."
Ken Fox, TV Guide
"5
Stars! Moviegoers of any (or no) religious persuasion can share in
the simple satisfaction of his tense, well-spun murder mystery."
Cody Clark, Mr. Showbiz
"Involving...This
involving, nicely crafted whodunit achieves the neat trick of remaining
culturally and theologically true to its environment without being
heavy-handed or preachy." Michael Rechtshaffen,
Hollywood Reporter
"Stark
emotion practically spills from the screen" Al
Brumley, Dallas Morning News
"(Dutcher's)
direction is above-average, as he creates a mood of dread and indecision.
A thoughtful film that deserves a wider audience."
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
"Suspense,
drama, an occasional church scene. Simply heart-wrenching: This movie
left me in tears." Jill R. Cresap, Las Vegas Weekly
"Solidly
written, suspenseful and moving" Bill Muller, Arizona
Republic
"An
unexpectedly powerful climax..." Gary C. W. Chun,
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
"Dutcher
devises a crackerjack murder mystery... a serious chronicler of the
Mormon experience." Sean P. Means, Salt Lake Tribune
"Spiritually
profound. . .insightful. Richard Dutcher's winning streak is now at
two, and counting. "
Eric Snider, Daily Herald
"The
quality of the film itself is high enough to interest even mainstream
audiences paying retail purely for escapism entertainment."
Larry Ratliff, San Antonio Express-News
"Filled
with actors who deliver such flawless performances that you have to
keep reminding yourself that they're just acting"
Steve Rhodes' Internet Reviews
"One
of the best movies made in the last five years"
Nathan Shumate, Cold Fusion Video Reviews
"Insightful,
Evocative, Engaging" Gregory Avery, Nitrate Online
"An
amazing emotional moment no matter what cloth you're cut from."
Steve Salles, Ogden Standard-Examiner
"Worth
the price of admission just for the profound message of the film's
finale." Ron C. Eggertsen, Utah County Journal
"Emotionally
gripping. Mystery, suspense, intrigue. This one has it all."
4 STARS" Michael Reagan, on the Doug Wright Movie
Show, KSL Radio
"I
was impacted by the reality of the characters. I felt as if I were
standing among them, going through this ordeal with them."
Gary Leu, about.com
"This
Mormon murder mystery may be full of religion, but it won't come knocking
on your door."
Jason Esplin, Utah City Search
"Dutcher
raises powerful issues such as the loss of innocence and naivety and
learning to forgive oneself, which are truly the heart of the movie."
Alecia Burningham, Daily Universe
"See
the film twice, so that you can see the skill Richard Dutcher used
to weave the story." Stephen Carter, Utah County
Journal
"I
left the theater a fan of Richard Dutcher. This film is worth taking
seriously." Skipper Dean, NetXNews
"Very
intense and keeps the viewer wondering. It deserves an A for intrigue
and suspense." Debbie Lamb, Utah Statesman