Most critics respond warmly to The Last Seduction, with praise concentrated on Linda Fiorentino’s performance as Bridget. The reviews repeatedly single out her ruthlessness, humour and command of an amoral character. John Dahl’s feel for film noir also earns approval, while the screenplay attracts praise for its wit, sharp dialogue and cleverly arranged surprises. The broad agreement is that the film makes its hard-boiled material entertaining through both performance and plotting.
The main reservation concerns how far that plotting stretches credibility: the Los Angeles Times finds the film audacious and entertaining but questions its plausibility. The spread is broadly favourable rather than sharply divided, with seven positive assessments, one mixed and none negative. There is little evidence of a substantial dissenting camp, although incomplete access to some reviews limits what can be said about their reservations.