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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8

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  1. YoonMinC.
    Sep 29, 2003
    8
    A rapturous romance that overflows with doomed tragic passion. One may cynically denounce the movie as selling catholicism thru sex or vice versa, but it works. I was engaged with the emotions throughout, enticed by the cat-n-mouse game among the lovers, and deeply impressed by its revelation and climax, a kind of spiritual orgasm. I could have done less with watching Fiennes's bare buttocks or Julianne Moore's naked bod which is becoming a boring staple as were Greta Scacchi's boobs in the 80s. When guys get tired of watching certain females nude, it really means enough already. Baring one's boobs or crotch is NOT the same as baring one's soul(but then try telling that to Harvey Keitel of late). Directed with great finesse, a truly fine adaptation of literary classic. … Expand
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  2. PatC.
    Jan 6, 2004
    6
    The war is raging, the world's in turmoil, but these people are off on their little side trip. I bet that happens a lot. Nothing memorable, nothing objectionable.
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  3. pinattar
    Apr 15, 2012
    9
    really good romance movie (don't know how it compares to the book though). the acting (really great performance by Ian Hant as Mr. Parkis), writing, directing was really good, but the editing was really flawed (imo). and a movie like this would rely on good editing, it was something hard to establish what was the past and what was the present (but after a while you can figure it out). but overall a great movie, 9.7… Expand
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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Emanuel Levy
    90
    A faithful adaptation that captures the haunting spirit and religious nature of the 1951 novel.
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  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    50
    Ultimately feels like a movie whose heart is in the right place, even though someone neglected to flip the 'On' switch.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    63
    If the movie were not so downbeat and its literary pedigree so distinguished, the resolution would be soap opera.
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