Some critics, such as those at Variety , point out that the film is "polemically reductive," focusing exclusively on the protesters' perspective while omitting political context or dissenting viewpoints. Viewer Experiences

The film focuses heavily on the "grit and tenacity" of ordinary citizens—students, doctors, and clergy—who stayed in the square despite extreme violence.

The documentary is a visceral, Academy Award-nominated account of the 2013-2014 Maidan Revolution. It is widely praised for its raw, front-line footage and its portrayal of the incredible unity of the Ukrainian people against a corrupt regime. Critical & Audience Consensus

“I've never been to Ukraine, but this documentary helped me fall in love with the grit and tenacity of the Ukrainian people.” Reddit · r/movies · 4 years ago