Far and Away
Metascore
49 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
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  1. 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.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hal Hinson
    10
    Far and Away is such a doddering, bloated bit of corn, and its characters and situations so obviously hackneyed, that we can't give in to the story and allow ourselves to be swept away.
  3. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    0
    It's just a shrunken case of large-screen aspirations wedded to a small-screen mentality. [22 May 1992]
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User Score
7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Grand123
    10
    This movie is a extremely underrated movie and i am stunned to see all of the bad coments. This film has great ballance of comedy action and romance. This movie is a personal favorite of mine.… Full Review »
  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.… Full Review »
  3. JohnB.
    8
    historically good & well-acted. You identify w/the actors very easily!
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