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64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Starring: Alfred Molina
  • Summary: When Vianne (Binoche), a mysterious stranger, and her child arrive in a tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, nobody could have imagined the impact that she and her spirited daughter would have on this community stubbornly rooted in tradition. (Miramax Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    It's tantalizing, delectable and randy, a movie of melting eroticism and toothsome humor.
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  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    50
    More sugary than satisfying.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Dennis Lim
    30
    Airy, pseudo-folkloric gibberish at best.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. Werothegreat
    10
    A movie as delicious as its namesake - I want to eat it up over and over again. The message is also one with which I couldn't agree more: give in to temptation - there's no such thing as sin. In moderation, of course.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. BohdanM.k
    10
    Fantastic movie. Absolutely fantastic. But, have to agree, it's not for all, as some say that it's an acquired, has a bitter kick, or is a little vapid. The film uses these characteristics as tools, and, when allowed, is a marvelous, beautiful, and mesmerizing in its plot, acting, and setting. Love it.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. AndyH.
    4
    This movie does not deserve a Best Picture nomination. One of Lasse Hallstrom's weaker directing efforts. Why does everyone supposedly love this? Oh yeah. Because Miramax is telling them that they do.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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