L.A. Weekly by John Patterson

Equal parts big-house B-feature, hammer-down road movie, post-feminist consciousness-raiser and rock & roll pipe dream.

The New York Times by Lawrence Van Gelder

Its winning cast, spirited music and mordant view of establishment figures, from the police to cocaine-sniffing record industry executives, make Bandits a stylish, buoyant entertainment.

Newsweek by Ted Gideonse

(Katja von Garnier's) talent makes this original film exciting and moving, a raucous ride.

San Francisco Chronicle by Mick LaSalle

Has a lot going for it -- but too much going against it to be a clear-cut winner.

Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas

An emotion-charged tale that's also an edgy commentary on women's destinies and how they're still so largely affected by men.

New York Post by Lou Lumenick

Basically a feature-length rock video from Germany with appealing performers, decently written characters, a killer score, and an interesting premise.

Village Voice by Jessica Winter

A confusingly edited music-video hodgepodge.

New York Daily News by Jami Bernard

This self-conscious movie by Katja von Garnier is shot like a music video, stocked with quick cuts, lip-synching and fantasy performances.

Miami Herald

A confused mess of music video montages drowns out the rest of the action, depicting the foursome in a variety of sexy romps that clash with the plot.

Portland Oregonian by Diana Abu-Jaber

One can only hope that the parties responsible for Bandits are brought to justice and someone can stop them before they film again.