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49 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critics What's this?

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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise
  • Summary: In 1892, Joseph Donelly (Cruise), a poor tenant farmer, is determined to bring justice to an oppressive landlord. Instead, he finds himself accompanying the landlord's daughter, Shannon (Kidman), to America in a quest for land. (Universal Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Gene Siskel
    75
    Far and Away, a mildly old-fashioned romantic melodrama that has as many charming moments as embarrassing ones. Much of the charm is supplied by the earnest performances of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. [22 May 1992]
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  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Stephen Hunter
    58
    A somewhat simple-minded, overwrought mock epic. [22 May 1992]
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  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: John F. Kelly
    20
    Far and Away, the new feel-good epic from director Ron Howard, isn't a movie, it's a cartoon.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. JohnB.
    8
    historically good & well-acted. You identify w/the actors very easily!
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  2. KaseyS.
    7
    Though it could have used tome editing, this was a solid effort for Ron Howard and Tom and Nicole. The thill of the ending makes up for some parts that dragged a little. This movie is still remembered and will continue to be remembered.… Expand
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