“The overwhelming impression throughout Stop Making Sense is of enormous energy, of life being lived at a joyous high.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

“Mr. Demme has captured both the look and the spirit of this live performance with a daring and precision that match the group’s own.” – Janet Maslin, New York Times

“Talking Heads made for great material, with its revolutionary mash-up of punk, funk, art, avant-garde and other sounds. But what sets “Stop” apart is the intimate look at that brilliant talking head, lead singer David Byrne.” – Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times