Heartstone

"Despite its flaws, this is a well-acted, visually atmospheric debut that shows promise, casting a soulful gaze on awkward-age upheavals, gay and straight."

"[A] thoughtful, lyrical, slightly over-deliberate tour of a beautiful teenage wasteland."

"Despite its need for serious narrative compression, this remains an emotionally authentic, often poignant look at growing up and growing aware."

"A striking look at the trials of adolescence."

"Some tighter editing was needed, not merely in terms of length but in giving more emphasis to the older generation and to Thor's sisters. But it is a fervent, intensely acted drama."