 Emily Blake writing on behalf of "Entertainment Weekly" pointed out that "7/11" was not "glossy" as the rest of "Beyoncé" but was "just as fun to watch" by being "playful and casual".She further commented how it looked as if it was filmed in a single afternoon.Idolator's Mike Wass called "7/11" a "mockery" of the singer's big budget videos and went on to highlight the "insane" dance moves throughout.