I love the look.  Idk why there is any reviews but when I bought them months ago they're were reviews.  People said it had a reddish look which i dont c much of that. Ive got compliments numerous times on them.  They aren't black out but buy a curtain holders that holds 2 curtain rods. I bought black, blackout curtains for the inside.  The blackout curtains hold coolness and repel heat and also keep heat in.  I can verify that it keeps it cooler.  I havent gone thru winter yet but I'm sure they will help cuz my window always let in alot of cool air.  They kinda pop when sun hits these curtains. They really give you a rusgic look which ive been going for.