The Hollywood Reporter by John DeFore

Deeply felt if not always convincing, the sophomore feature (the director's first, Las Lloronas, was in 2004) has the otherworldly flavor that sometimes accompanies very low-budget productions, and in this case rides that vibe further than its script might deserve.

Los Angeles Times by Katie Walsh

While Silencio could be fascinating sci-fi, it’s bogged down in all the family drama.

RogerEbert.com by Nick Allen

It's one of the year's most convoluted original screenplays, but is probably best taken as a test in plot summarizing.

Movie Nation by Roger Moore

A sci-fi/ghost story mashup, it’s got nonsensical science, unemotional actors and direction that can’t be called that in any meaningful sense of the word. It’s head-slappingly stupid, a waste of time and scenery and an embarrassment to all concerned.

Variety by Dennis Harvey

This turgid fantasy thriller, boasting scant thrills or imagination, douses a mystic time-travel concept with soap operatic hand-wringing to mawkishly unconvincing effect.

Film Journal International by Chris Barsanti

Anyone happening to come across Silencio should just as well move on: There’s nothing to see here.