Darling ... has a gripping obsessive-compulsive energy and an attractive cast of alluringly amoral, sharp-edged Nordic beauties.

With well-conceived dialogue, it's [cinematographer Marek Wieser's] talent that brings out nuance even from a non-professional actress such as [Astrid Grarup] Elbo.

With mini series like Flesh and Bone too, ballet's all the rage. This can't help but dent the impact of Darling as something fresh and unusual.

A sometimes interesting character study of a young actress / model and her downward spiral in 1960s London. Good performances all around, but no likeable characters at all. Possibly good fare for a rainy Saturday afternoon.