Best two reviews:
1) The Film Stage- The film is an emotional knockout that will leave even the most stoic viewer on the verge of weeping, but the shifts of the film’s second half are ultimately uplifting. Waves is a tremendous film, one that finishes with an appropriately transcendent final shot. (Rating: 100) Read Full Review >
2) RogerEbert.com- Waves is unexpectedly ambitious and confident, the work of a filmmaker in complete control of his talents and using them to challenge himself. This is a deeper and more profound film than your average character drama, a masterpiece that’s hard to walk away from without checking your own grievances and grief. The ripple effect continues. (Rating: 100) Read Full Review >

Worst two reviews:
17) - In spite of sensational direction from Trey Edward Shults and raw, emotive performances by Kelvin Harrison, Jr. and Taylor Russell, the polarizing two narrative halves of Waves don’t gel to produce a satisfying whole. (Rating: 58) Read Full Review >
18) - This is a rare case of a film that’s stronger when it colors inside the lines than radically traces outside of them. (Rating: 50) Read Full Review >