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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88Slant MagazineSlant MagazineA scintillating sci-fi throwback, Vanishing Waves draws inspiration from Stanley Kubrick and Andrei Tarkovsky, among others, but without feeling plagiaristic.
- 70Village VoiceVillage VoiceFor those who found Inception too plotty and sexless, Lithuanian director Kristina Buozyte's sleek sci-fi reverie is hereby advised.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckTrippy in the best sense, Vanishing Waves adds a healthy dose of eroticism to its familiar sci-fi genre.
- 60Time OutDavid FearTime OutDavid FearYes, it’s derivative to a fault — but a deserved midnight-movie cult following is all but assured.
- 50The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThis Lithuanian love story from Kristina Buozyte offers a discomfiting blend of visual ecstasy and narrative sterility.
- 50New York PostFarran Smith NehmeNew York PostFarran Smith NehmeToward the end, despite the wintry script and chilly acting, some emotion begins to break through. But it’s never a good sign when the art direction offers more fascination than the sex.