"At last, a teenage love story with real characters instead of cliches, poses, and attitudes."
— Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
"The cast is irresistibly charming, down to the bit parts by Lili Taylor and Amy Brooks as Lloyd's best friends."
— Hal Hinson, Washington Post
"Smart, well-developed characters, believable situations, and a solid emotional investment for us in the film's people and circumstances"
— James Berardinelli, ReelViews
"A movie like this is possible because its maker believes in the young characters, and in doing the right thing, and in staying true to oneself."
— Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times