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Metascore
26 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90New York Magazine (Vulture)Peter RainerNew York Magazine (Vulture)Peter RainerLinklater must have recognized a kindred spirit when he read Belber's play. He's given us a reality-fantasy game, a psychodrama, a harangue, and a detective story all rolled into one.
- 89Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovAustin ChronicleMarc SavlovThis is what great dialogue -- and by extension great movies -- is made of.
- 88Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe writing, acting and direction are so convincing that at some point I stopped thinking about the constraints and started thinking about the movie's freedoms.
- 88Boston GlobeJay CarrBoston GlobeJay CarrSmart, unpredictable, and alive with the energies of actors who clearly are enjoying being stretched by their material.
- 75Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonChicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonTape may not be a great movie, but it's a great demonstration of creativity within severe limitations.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittLinklater keeps it lively with imaginative camerawork and razor-sharp editing.
- 63New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickFor all of Linklater's acrobatic camera moves, you never quite escape the feeling you're watching a barely adapted TV version of a somewhat gimmicky stage play.
- 60TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghThe action is confined to a single set and atmosphere is appropriately claustrophobic, but the image quality is harsh and flat. This accentuates the oppressive meanness of Vince's hotel room, but makes for some unpleasant viewing.
- 60New Times (L.A.)Gregory WeinkaufNew Times (L.A.)Gregory WeinkaufFor three jerks bitching in a box, Tape makes the most of its minimalism. At its best, it's Betrayal for the Breakfast Club set.
- 40L.A. WeeklyPaul MalcolmL.A. WeeklyPaul MalcolmA tedious exercise in ethical hand wringing.