Creative Control received mixed reviews from film critics. It holds a 61% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 56 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[9] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 58 out of 100, based on 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[10]
Ben Kengisberg of Variety gave the film a positive review writing: "But a contemplative tone, a zigzagging narrative, superb widescreen black-and-white cinematography and an infusion of dry humor make it feel genuinely fresh. Critical nurturing could help this moody, offbeat indie find its audience."[11]
Eric Kohn of Indiewire.com gave the film an A and a positive review writing: "At times, 'Creative Control' feels just a touch overstylized for its own good, with a few too many slo-mo bits set to classical music to remind us of the refined environment at every turn. Even then, however, the overstatement plays into the movie's favor by elaborating on the illusion of perfection created by twenty-first century machines. Visually scrumptious and slickly told, 'Creative Control' illustrates the power of groundbreaking technology while also indicting its extremes."[12]
