“This is edgy, explosive filmmaking—part true-crime thriller, part American tragedy, and one of Van Sant’s strongest works in years. He takes big swings, trusts the audience to wrestle with ambiguity, and makes a film that lingers long after the credits.”

“Dead Man’s Wire succeeds because it understands the tragedy beneath the circus. Van Sant and Skarsgård refuse to simplify [Tony Kiritsis], portraying a flawed, furious man undone by forces bigger than himself.”

“Dead Man’s Wire boasts incredible performances, great direction, and a strong script which, paired all together, create a tense, provocative, and powerful drama that makes an incredibly well-rounded film.”