Overall, audiences responded positively to "Too Close To Notice", particularly praising the acting of Ada Uli and the film's exploration of sisterhood. Many viewers appreciated the soundtrack and the emotional depth of the characters' relationships, especially Tina's unrequited love. Some reviewers, however, felt the ending was unfair to Tina, with one lamenting that "good girl no dey pay again". Others took issue with a particular scene involving a slap, deeming it unnecessary.