"★★★★... The power of great performances; Sushi Girl had me hooked from beginning to end, and I can't wait to see it again."

"Director Kern Saxton's film is essentially a single-location thriller that succeeds due to some sharp writing, fun performances and grisly practical effects."

"Sushi Girl makes a strong impression with a lurid, finely twisted plot."

"Kern Saxton puts this whole package together very well, with a strong, well-paced story, fantastically overheated dialog, and a ton of hard-R violence."

"About as brutal as anything I've seen since The Passion of the Christ."

"Sushi Girl may not be everyone's cup of sake; however, it's a fanboy's wet dream, full of inspired cameos, performances and benevolent tributes to Quentin Tarantino at his best. 4/5"

"3.5/5... Saxton delivers a thrilling, dynamic film in a very limited setting, while paying tribute to 80's and 90's cinema. The film has already been noted for its similarities to a Tarantino film, but it is an impressive directorial debut and it marks Kern Saxton as a director to watch out for."

"What is so great about SUSHI GIRL, is that it keeps you guessing the whole time. Who’s double crossing who, and who might be responsible for the whole fiasco. It’s almost like a lower budget yet equally as fun USUAL SUSPECTS."

"If you enjoy your suspense with a smattering of blood and wasabi, Sushi Girl is a must see. 10.0"

"The Tarantino Generation is briefly revived with the release of Sushi Girl, a toe-curlingly violent journey into the black hearts of petty criminals and their loquacious impulses."

"Guiding a talented cast, including Tony Todd and Mark Hamill in career-best performances, Saxton crafts a tense and convincing thriller... 4/5 stars."

"In a sense, Sushi Girl is an emotional zombie film. Everyone in the abandoned restaurant is still moving and breathing even though their souls died years before."

"Given the strength of this film, Kern's a director I'll be watching."

"5 out of 5 stars... There are countless twists and turns around every corner and will leave you with your mouth open. I cannot stress any more... DO NOT MISS THIS FILM."
 

"Kern Saxton's directorial debut is one of promise, even if it is nearly impossible to categorize."

"As exploitation crime dramas go, this is one of the greats."

"Mark Hamill plays a sadistic, sarcastic, yet polite sadist in a role that will make you forget Luke Skywalker... 4/5 stars."

"In many ways a spiritual successor to Reservoir Dogs, Kern Saxton's Sushi Girl is a cult classic in the making, packed with unpredictable twists and a memorably demented turn from Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill."
 

"A deceptively straightforward indie exploitation flick, writer/director Kern Saxton's Sushi Girl has all the makings of an instant cult classic."

"Sushi Girl marks the directorial debut for Kern Saxton and he's raised the bar high with his first outing. It's a splash of twists and imagination mixed perfectly with slick lines and gripping action. He's certainly put himself on the filmmaking map with this impressive sure-to-be cult classic."

"It’s a magnificent film that you won’t soon forget, and ought to go down in history as setting the cinematic bar for crime thrillers just a little bit higher overall."