The film has a rating of 40% based on 5 reviews on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. Though the film garnered mixed reviews, praise for the cast was unanimous. Mark Wyman of Film Review said the film "showcases some terrific British talent","The Film Review Year Book 2001", London while Total Film commended Cellan Jones in his ability to "draw intelligent, effective turns from his cast – Daniel Craig and David Morrissey are excellent". Time Out wrote "Morrissey skillfully registers abiding filial love tested by simmering exasperation; MacDonald's adept at lippy on top, vulnerable underneath; and Craig's vibrant yet haunted expressiveness tells us everything needful about this doomed sweetheart".
