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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

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  1. LeslieH.
    Nov 30, 2002
    9
    Un-sentimental, but touching anyway.
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  2. MicheleB.
    Aug 26, 2002
    9
    Amazing!!
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  3. EarlM.
    Aug 6, 2006
    9
    A wonderful little movie with great performances by the lead actresses.
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  4. CG
    Sep 2, 2002
    7
    If you want to lean back and relax, this movie is a good one for that. The characters have qualities that are both exasperating and endearing making them really come alive. The subtitles are no problem. The movie is easy to follow.
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Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. 83
    At the end, you're refreshed, like Pauline after she swallows an entire soft drink in one gulp, and it feels terrific.
  2. 80
    Disturbing, beautifully acted movie.
  3. 70
    The film's plainness, and the understated force of van der Groen and Petersen's performances, sharpen its complexity of feeling until all mawkishness is cut away.