The Guardian by Peter Bradshaw

[An] engrossing, unnerving but unexpectedly sympathetic drama of family dysfunction.

The New York Times by Beatrice Loayza

The film is at its strongest when it focuses, in its more understated scenes, on a distressing human tendency: to create distance between ourselves and those who know us best.

Variety by Peter Debruge

As with nearly all great drama, The Line is about conflict, although this particular narrative feels downright radical in the way it rejects aggression as an acceptable means of resolving problems.

Screen Daily by Lee Marshall

It’s a story with a brilliant conceptual framework that never quite coalesces into a satisfying drama.

The Hollywood Reporter by Jordan Mintzer

The problem with Meier’s latest, despite the strong cast and solid direction, is that it explores the tense and thorny nature of blood ties without ever delving into the psychology of it all, often leaving us in the dark as to why the characters behave the way they do.

Slant Magazine

The Line isn’t without its moments of genuine beauty, but it’s difficult to shake that its distinct lack of a clear story hasn’t given enough space to the characters.

Slant Magazine by Gregory Nussen

The Line isn’t without its moments of genuine beauty, but it’s difficult to shake that its distinct lack of a clear story hasn’t given enough space to the characters.