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90 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 34 Critics What's this?

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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 125 Ratings

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  • Starring: Maggie Smith, Ryan Phillippe
  • Summary: This ensemble murder mystery satire, set in 1930's England, revolves around an elegant hunting party weekend at a country estate, featuring an aristocratic family and their friends.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    At a time when too many movies focus every scene on a $20 million star, an Altman film is like a party with no boring guests.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    50
    Such a glorious cast, deployed to such trivial effect!
  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Schickel
    30
    Tedium overwhelms caring well before this endless film finally concludes.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 83
  3. Negative: 31 out of 83
  1. aics119
    10
    One of the smartest films I have seen in a while. I found myself captivated by the drama surrounding these characters and by the numerous plot twists. The brilliant cast also contributes to making this the excellent film that it is.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. AndrewM.
    5
    This was a film, not a movie. I'll grant it that. But I resent the notion, propogated by "Ariana," that one is a typical American moviegoer if one does not love this film. While Gosford Park was artistically well done, and the screenplay was good, it just didn't flow very well. The plot was all over the place, and the fantastic acting talent was wasted, in my opinion. With thousands of intricate personal tragedies and scandals to keep track of, and the only underlying theme being social injustice, this film did not live up to what it promised: a murder mystery. I didn't expect Clue, mind you, but I did expect some trace of the intended genre. And this was not delivered one bit. The acting was good, the ambiance was fantastic, but the plot left a lot to be desired.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JustinM.
    2
    This film is a period drama billed as a murder mystery. The murder event is almost incidental to the rest of the film. The plot is, as stated by others, difficult to follow thanks to Altman's wandering camera and microphone and the characters' thick accents. There were memorable performances, by Maggie Smith in particular, but this film has very limited appeal for the average moviegoer.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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