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Going Under
Metascore
37 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    60
    The film reveals the influence of director/co-writer Werthman's profession because it adopts a highly clinical and thoughtful rather than exploitative turn. Although at times one wishes for a little more heat, of both the dramatic and erotic variety, there is an admirable intelligence and restraint on display.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    50
    Going Under is the feature directorial debut of 65-year-old Eric Werthman, who has been a practicing psychotherapist for a quarter of a century. If you're not already seeing a shrink, Mr. Werthman, may we suggest that you start immediately.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Jeannette Catsoulis
    40
    The director, Eric Werthman, a practicing psychotherapist, presents Peter and Suzanne's dilemma like a case study from his own files rather than a real, flesh-and-blood-and-handcuffs relationship.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    38
    Welsh-born actor Roger Rees bares body and soul in director/cowriter Eric Werthman's handsomely photographed examination of the dynamic that unites a masochist and the sex worker who caters to his desires.
  5. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jorge Morales
    30
    Just because Rees can play a masochist doesn't mean viewers have to.
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