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83 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anne-Marie Duff, Dorothy Duffy, Eileen Walsh, Nora-Jane Noone
  • Summary: An unflinching and compelling emotional drama, charting several years in the young lives of four "fallen woman" who were rejected by their families and abandoned to the mercy of the Catholic Church in 1960's Ireland. (Miramax Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    100
    Blistering and brilliant work.
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    A pungent, powerful film that points an accusing finger not at religious beliefs but at flawed human institutions. It also targets social and cultural mores that are almost medieval in their patriarchal bias against girls and women.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    A fierce, brilliant film that breaks (and then mends) your heart.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. SarahO.
    10
    I was shocked at the abuse that went on in this movie but its one of the best movies I've ever seen.Acting was nothing short then superb and well done to Peter Mullan. Excellent movie!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. chunt
    9
    Excellent film- made better by using unknowns....excellent acting....makes me embarassed to be a Catholic....and they did not close until 1998!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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