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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

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  1. YoonMinC.
    Sep 26, 2003
    9
    As an adaptation of a Wharton novel, House of Mirth takes an opposite approach to Scorsese's Age of Innocence. If Scorsese couldn't resisting glorifying(thru visual fascination)the very world Wharton was dissecting, House of Mirth takes a more down-to-earth, even plain look at this world of high society. Perhaps this is partly due to a smaller budget, but I feel this movie achieves something closer to Wharton's spirit whereas Scorsese's all-too-reverent adaptation resembles a glossy museum piece. The world portrayed in this movie is highly refined and genteel but also highly deceptive and a ruthless cardgame of facades. The heroine of the movie, bred and expected to succeed in this world, never understands the nature of the gamble or the stakes involved, and the movie slowly, achingly slides into muted tragedy. Great acting all around except by Dan Ackroyd whose villainous growls are saturday cartoon material.… Expand
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  2. AndreaH.
    Jun 6, 2001
    10
    I read this book years ago, even before becoming a huge Gillian Anderson fan. The book became my favorite and when I heard Gillian was doing the movie...I was in heaven. This movie is amazing. You may think it's dull at parts but you can't finish it and deny that Gillian is not absolutely wonderful as Lily. I love her...I love it! Watch it...or I'll kill you all. : )
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  3. Ruthanne
    Mar 3, 2001
    9
    It's a little hard to get into, but once you are into it, it is a brilliant film. Gillian Anderson was very good in that role.
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  4. MarinaG.
    Feb 23, 2001
    7
    Anderson proves herself to be an exceptional actress, but the film is extremely dull despite the great acting.
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  5. [Anonymous]
    Jan 24, 2006
    10
    This performance should have won Gillian Anderson the Oscar. The entire movie is like watching a beautiful painting come to life.
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Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    70
    How well you respond to this handsomely mounted, cold-blooded tragedy will depend on your feelings toward Gillian Anderson's highly theatrical lead performance.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    38
    Anderson, in her first major non-Scully film role, is lethally miscast.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    90
    Leisurely yet streamlined film, brilliantly adapted by British filmmaker Terence Davies from Edith Wharton's most powerful novel.
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