Critics largely panned the film's scattered focus. While the performances from Platt, Dobrev, and Massoud were seen as solid, many found the script's focus on "millennial malaise" a distraction from the far more interesting real-life corruption story.
“This is a story about somebody who is not good at their job and thinks they deserve everything, thinks that just because they are there they should be awarded something.” CBC · 6 years ago
Rihanna’s hook was praised for its anthemic quality, marking her high-profile return to the spotlight at the time. Kanye West was widely considered to have stolen the show , with his verse outshining Jay-Z’s more relaxed performance.
This fictionalized political thriller set during the Rob Ford era in Toronto received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, currently holding a .