Reviewers from Letterboxd and IMDb emphasize the emotional weight and controversial tropes within the film:
“I hate that this falls into the dead gays trope but other than that i loved this and i'm not sorry about it.” Letterboxd Black Tar Road
“I appreciate the raw and honest story telling, it feels real and lived in.” Letterboxd Reviewers from Letterboxd and IMDb emphasize the emotional
Critics and viewers often highlight the "fearless" performances of the lead actresses. : While praised for its realism, some reviewers
: It uses stylistic choices like black-and-white sequences to represent moments of hope and intimacy between the leads.
: The film is noted for its "raw and honest" storytelling, though it can be "unremittingly bleak" for those sensitive to themes of heavy drug use and despair.
: While praised for its realism, some reviewers find the narrative can be predictable or "founder" at times due to questionable plot decisions. Community Perspectives