| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B+ |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie |
"It's more about character nuance and tone than it is about revolutionary cells and colonialism." more... |
A- |
BBC
Jason Best |
"...superb..." more... |
B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"It is a film with a political point of view, but often its characters lose sight of that, in their fascination with each other and with the girl." more... |
A |
Chicago Tribune
Michael Wilmington |
"...a brilliantly conceived and crafted work..." more... |
A |
Cincinnati Enquirer
Margaret A. McGurk |
"...(Michael) Caine delivers a genuinely masterful performance..." more... |
A |
| E! Online |
"...you've gotta see this movie." more... |
A |
Hollywood Reporter
Kirk Honeycutt |
"...the film feels dated both in its message and style." more... |
C |
Los Angeles Times
Kenneth Turan |
"...a graceful, contemplative film..." more... |
B+ |
New York Post
Jonathan Foreman |
"...visually disappointing." more... |
B- |
New York Times
Stephen Holden |
"...beautifully sustains the mood set by Mr. Caine's opening narration." more... |
B+ |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"The acting, especially by the male leads, is superlative." more... |
B |
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers |
"Caine has never been better, which is saying something." more... |
B |
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle |
"...a smart and literate effort..." more... |
B |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
William Arnold |
"...Caine has the role of his later career." more... |
A- |
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