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87 out of 100

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Stack
    100
    A mesmerizing film that is the most stunning, tempestuous love story in a decade or two of movie making.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    The kind of movie you can see twice--first for the questions, the second time for the answers.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Frank Lovece
    60
    Kristin Scott Thomas is the film's revelation. She takes center stage as a smart, fearless woman who's utterly irresistible.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 11 out of 31
  1. AndrewGG
    10
    Great film! Real emotions, real life! Heroes were on the top! Music brilliantly selected!
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  2. Amaya
    10
    Achingly beautiful. Fiennes is perfect in this movie. I did enjoy the book earlier, but I like the movie more. I have never seen a movie that so amply reflects the book and does justice to the literal counterpart.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. AlM.
    3
    Do you realyy believe that the Allies having to take care of a badly burned man in NorthAfrica found best to send him to Italy in the hands of a field hospital. The story is an accumulation of illogical developments that were totally unnecessary to portray a destructive passion that was big by itself. I give a 3 in recognition of cinematographer work.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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