Conspiracy of Silence

Village Voice by

Due to Conspiracy's TV-movie simplicity, it's unclear whether this is an actual issue, or just something spicy to be cooked up in the potboiler.

Christian Science Monitor by David Sterritt

The story meanders, but the subject is timely and important.

New York Daily News by Jack Mathews

Deery's points are well-taken, but they would have been a lot better made if he hadn't taken so many easy shots at the church by demonizing its local authorities.

Entertainment Weekly by Lisa Schwarzbaum

Want Jesuitical fineness of argument? Look elsewhere. This one merely answers the prayers of those looking for an argument.

The Hollywood Reporter by Michael Rechtshaffen

A challenging, thought-provoking debut that compassionately questions the relevance of celibacy in the Catholic Church.

The A.V. Club by Nathan Rabin

A well-intentioned but ultimately incompetent Irish dud.

New York Post by V.A. Musetto

Touches on issues raised in "Bad Education," but without Pedro Almodovar's flamboyant elegance.