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Harry Forbes (Catholic News Service) raves, "Inarritu's somber and lengthy film … imparts an admirable message about our shared global humanity and the senselessness of violence. … Along the way, the film makes a powerful case for a more compassionate view of undocumented workers. … The film's international cast gives extraordinary performances across the board. … The film is leisurely paced and resolutely noncommercial, but if you stick with it and can look past some provocative elements, you may find yourself both devastated and uplifted."

Some mainstream critics suspect that Babel will stand tall at the next Oscar ceremony.

Josh Allan (Relevant) says, "One could watch this film and see depression and hopelessness, but I saw beauty and connectedness. Maybe [it] isn't about a distinction between communication and love; maybe it's saying that communication is love."

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