Poison Ivy

Roger Ebert

There is scarcely a moment in the movie when the story works as fiction; I was always aware of the casting, of the mood setting devices, of the stylistic borrowings from Hitchcock. ( Read More )

Its willingness to take risks, and its insights into the frailties and confusions of teenage friendships, lift the film right out of the rut. ( Read More )

Variety Staff

Unfortunate thesps take it all very seriously, while technical aspects are emptily polished. ( Read More )

Hal Hinson

Gilbert, too, shows a marvelous subtlety, especially in capturing the rawness of Coopers feelings. ( Read More )

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Drew Barrymore stars in a melodrama that borders on high class kiddie porn. ( Read More )