« The result is undoubtedly a canny mediation on the vagaries of fame, but it feels more intimate and essential than that: a lifetime of searching and self-regard distilled, somehow, into a state of grace. »
« The documentary from directors Leo Scott and Ting Poo makes abundant use of vintage footage, but it's really about coming to terms with the present. »
« In the end, Val is a must-watch for anyone with even a passing interest in Kilmer's career, while fans (and I'm one) will devour it. It's a truthful, beautiful portrait of a guy who seems a whole lot nicer than his reputation suggests. »