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65 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Starring: Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon
  • Summary: This intoxicating combination of wicked comedy and smart drama stars Annette Bening as Julia Lambert, a beautiful and beguiling actress in 1930's London. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    88
    Bening shines, and the film shines too.
  2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    83
    The supporting performers all shine, especially Irons in the thankless role of the clueless cuckold husband.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Anna Smith
    60
    It's a shame the suggested theme of identity remains undeveloped, but there are enough laughs and splashes of nostalgic glamour to excuse that.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. EgyC.
    10
    That's one of the greatest films I've ever seen. Annette Bening is excellent and we can't forget that Szabo Istvan is anexceptional director.… Expand
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  2. MMiddle
    2
    tedious, utterly implausible farce, irritating even as a period piece.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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