3 star review of the cult film.

Review by Keith H Brown of the Edinburgh University Film Society: "Altogether an impressive debut by director David O. Russell."

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James Berardinelli's review: "Daring us to laugh at some of the blackest foibles of mankind, Spanking the Monkey ventures into realms that more conservative viewers might label as "taboo", and emerges triumphant. Add Russell's name to the growing list of young directors who know what they're doing and how to get it done."

Hal Hinson's review: "The film's subject matter and title (slang for masturbation) may be attention-getting, but Russell never strains for momentousness; he's not a shock artist."