“It’s a very pleasant lie, sending you out of the cinema on a high note. But what vexes me is why the lie even needed to be told in the first place. Aren’t there enough true stories of heroism during the Civil Rights era? Is it really appropriate for us to all stand up and applaud this courageous, fictional white girl?” – The Improper Bostonian, 08/24/2011

“30 Minutes or Less steals a couple of broad strokes from the Collar Bomber case, but borrows more from ’80s action-comedies. More often than not, it feels like one of those half-assed flicks you discover on late-night cable and don’t bother surfing away from because it’s amusing enough when you’re stoned.” – The Improper Bostonian, 08/10/2011