of
El Cultural found in the film "a dramatic and aesthetic refinement that Spanish film comedy has been renouncing for years", vindicated by the director by "populating the story with ignoble characters" and "emptying it of psychologisms". Víctor A. Gómez of
La Opinión de Málaga lamented that all the characters "come across as unpleasant, but unfortunately not in a likeable, attractive way", although pointing out that Botto nails his character as stylish and suave boss of ultimate bastardry. Joan Pons of
Ara rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, writing that the comedy is "very subtle, has a script that makes you say 'Yes, sir,' and delivers piercing truths with a half-smile". Raquel Hernández Luján of
HobbyConsolas gave the film a 72-point score, determining to be one of those films that "leave you pondering, with a wry smile and a strong sense of unease, because it feels more like reality than fiction", otherwise highlighting a superlative Botto as the best thing about the film. Beatriz Martínez of
Fotogramas rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, declaring it "a magnificent satire that explores public education, ideological clashes, the anxiety surrounding social mobility, and contemporary hypocrisy". Rubén Romero Santos of
Cinemanía rated the film 3½ out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "a chilling, uncomfortable comedy that could easily have been directed by
Ruben Östlund". In a 4-star rating, Luis Martínez of
El Mundo assessed that the film "delivers laughters just as easily as it freezes them". Manuel J. Lombardo of
Diario de Sevilla gave the film a 4-star rating, assessing that it reveals a recognisable Spain full of
esperpento "without resorting to exaggeration, caricature or distortion". Guillermo Balbona of
El Diario Montañés gave the film a 5-star rating, writing that it excels in "its dialogues and situations, like a finely honed and sharp scalpel, cutting and incisive".
Carlos Boyero of
El País assessed that "the satire is believable. And subtle. And nothing feels forced", while also mentioning a "masterful" performance by Botto. == See also ==