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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 60VarietyDennis HarveyVarietyDennis Harvey“Camera” scores more points for an intriguing premise than for its execution, which grows more muddled conceptually as the horror elements grow more prominent. Still, this is an accomplished effort that holds full attention while you’re watching it, even if it leaves a few too many questions dangling at the end.
- 50IndieWireMichael NordineIndieWireMichael NordineThough born of an inventive idea, Camera Obscura comes out underdeveloped.
- 40Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayLos Angeles TimesNoel MurrayCamera Obscura lurches between gory thriller sequences and dreary character development, and never develops any momentum. The movie gets in its own way — burdened with meaning.
- 40The New York TimesAndy WebsterThe New York TimesAndy WebsterFortunately, Camera Obscura has decent actors to flesh out its dubious premise.... But their diligent efforts cannot raise the whole enterprise above a mere exercise.
- 38Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreWhat does pay off is the odd moment of dark comedy.
- 38Slant MagazineHenry StewartSlant MagazineHenry StewartThe filmmaker has a bad habit of dropping the psychological inquiries to dully go through the genre motions.
- 30Village VoiceChris PackhamVillage VoiceChris PackhamThough it’s not very scary, the film mines suspense from Jack’s attempts at luring his victims and hiding his tracks.
- 25RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsRogerEbert.comSimon AbramsYou might come to Camera Obscura expecting nothing more than a kite-high concept like "camera that photographs future murders." But you too will be disappointed if you expect anything more from the film since its creators do not offer satisfying cheap thrills and/or thoughtful consideration of a veteran/artist's tortured post-war psyche.