Despite the positive reviews, the film was criticized by the National Review as sexist, cruel, or even misogynistic, for its treatment of female characters, such as the hero (Schwarzenegger) using his agency's resources to stalk and frighten his wife.
A pesar das críticas positivas, National Review criticouna como sexista, cruel, ou mesmo misóxina polo tratamento dado ás personaxes femininas, así como que o heroe (Schwarzenegger) usase os seus recursos da axencia para perseguir e asustar a súa esposa.