"Fascinating... a beautifully and thoughtfully made film that touches on many areas of human sexuality and human expression beyond the obvious ... a vital and artful piece of work ... Celluloid Closet is a nonfiction film that presses more emotional buttons than many a manipulative melodrama and seems of equal interest to those of every conceivable sexual identity. It's not only about how people see each other and see themselves; it's also about being human and the joy and pain and confusion that strange condition entails."
- Tom Shales, The Washington Post
"It's hard to imagine a documentary more elegant, intelligent and absorbing than The Celluloid Closet ... eloquent, impassioned and unforgettable."
- Edward Guthman, San Francisco Chronicle
"That's Entertainment with a difference ... snappy, glamorous ... a testimonial to the magic of the movies."
- J. Hoberman, Premiere
"Thoroughly enjoyable ... funny and informative ... a colorful overview with the popular appeal of a That's Entertainment ... sheer fun."
- Janet Maslin, New York Times
"Two thumbs up ... terrific!"
- Siskel & Ebert
**** (highest rating) "A spectacular movie-movie."
Bruce Williamson, Playboy
"Brilliantly illuminating and provocative."
- John J. O'Connor, The New York Times
"Fascinating and illuminating."
- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"Exceptionnel... Brillamment illustré... Irrésistible..."
Bernard Génin, Telerama (France)
