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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8

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  1. FransT.
    Jan 5, 2005
    10
    A brilliant duo!! Kate Winslet and Harvey Keitel.
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  2. lancek
    Jun 17, 2008
    3
    A possibly very powerful premise is turned into misdirected, pathetic joke by the end. A total embarrassment for Keitel and Campion. Someone need to take this idea and remake it into a real movie. I give it a three only for scenery and color.
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  3. MattM.
    May 26, 2002
    9
    A colorful and smolderingly sexy motion picture from Jane Campion. Kate Winslet sizzles in one of the best performances of her career! Altogether, one of 1999's most intriguing films.
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  4. Max
    Nov 21, 2003
    8
    Kate Winslet gives one of the strongest performances of the '90s.
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Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Robert Horton
    70
    I'm not even sure the movie makes sense at times, yet Campion's offbeat rhythms and eye for startling images always made me happy to be looking at the screen.
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  2. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    50
    Wrestles with big questions, gets the upper hand during the first hour, then loses its grip. By the end, it's flat on its back on the mat.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    63
    In the end, Holy Smoke crashes and burns.
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