 "Miami New Times" Kat Bein felt that the chemistry between the couple was not what it could have been, with Beyoncé reportedly shaking off Jay-Z's kisses or turning away during his "doting playfulness", however Bein added that this could have been merely a playful act for the stage.She felt that potential "witty banter" between the couple was lost with the use of the video pieces between the songs.Jon Caramanica in a review for "The New York Times" opined that each entertainer gave the other the opportunity to be the center of attention, while acknowledging their different types of success.