Reception
Reviews for the film have been mostly negative. On review-aggregating site Rotten Tomatoes, 14% of critics gave the film a positive review. There were some positive responses, however. Following a screening at the Cannes Film Festival, The Hollywood Reporter described the film as "a well-wrought psychological drama that delves into the dark side of one woman's psyche". The review also said Halle Berry was "spellbinding" as Frankie, with "rock-solid" supporting performances.
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