“A neorealist telling in the tradition of the Dardenne brothers.” – Ryan Lattanzio, Indiewire

“Cinematic magic. Stunning newcomer Jesmark Scicluna… will remind you of Daniel Day-Lewis.” – Kurt Brokaw, The Independent Magazine

“An affecting neorealist drama… indebted to the stripped-bare postwar Italian cinema of Visconti and Rosselini… but Luzzu’s brawny, sun-broiled shoulders can sustain the weight of its influences.” – Guy Lodge, Variety

“A moving tale of real-world strife… part observational drama, part social thriller.” – Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter

“A ravishing portrait of tradition in transition… teems with old-world beauty.” – Carlos Aguilar, RogerEbert.com

“The kind of film Roberto Rossellini would have made if he were still alive today.” – Jordan Ruimy, World of Reel

“A simple, yet beautiful film due to this sense of place, Luzzu highlights a story that’s rooted in tradition and particularity.” – Michael Frank, The Film Stage

“Manages to be both self-contained, in its depiction of an embattled community, but also unexpectedly far-reaching in its themes.” – Wendy Ide, Screen Daily