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40 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    90
    A potent mixture of sentiment and grit, and it showcases the talents of its young principals.
  2. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: David Ehrenstein
    70
    The film belongs to Jordan Brower, whose every appearance breaks one's heart, and makes some otherwise familiar material come alive.
  3. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    20
    Hard to watch -- not because of its unflinching realism, but rather for its mawkish reliance on every boy hooker flick from "Midnight Cowboy" to "Johns."
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  4. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Mark Olsen
    20
    Never quite gets up to speed, lurching its way through a glossing, superficial take on street life and teenage sexuality.
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