In the Land of Blood and Honey

"Jolie deserves significant credit for creating such a powerfully oppressive atmosphere and staging the ghastly events so credibly, even if it is these very strengths that will make people not want to watch what's onscreen" 

"This alternately disturbing and titillating picture reps a dramatically misguided attempt to renew public awareness of the 1992-95 Balkan conflict" 

"What Angelina Jolie has accomplished in 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' is both impressive and unexpected (...) Unfortunately, 'Blood and Honey' has script problems: Its core story is less compelling than its overall atmosphere" 

"Jolie has potential as a director, eschewing camera trickery and showing an exacting eye for desolation (...). Like many a director before her though, she must also master another skill: learning how to fire a writer (...) Rating: ★★ (out of four)"