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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
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  1. chunt
    Oct 6, 2005
    9
    Excellent film- made better by using unknowns....excellent acting....makes me embarassed to be a Catholic....and they did not close until 1998!
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  2. SarahO.
    Jul 22, 2006
    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!
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  3. PauloV.
    Dec 16, 2003
    10
    What a Wonderful movie!!!
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  4. JohnM.
    Dec 7, 2003
    5
    After all of the hype, I was disappointed. I think the movie goes so far in the vilification of the nuns that they fail to be multi-dimensional in the way that real people are. I understand that the movie is trying to depict these characters as evil, but the evil is so unmitigated that these nuns make Cruella DeVil look like an old softy. In showing the evil of characters, it is important to show that they are capable of kindness and they choose not to exercise this capacity. … Expand
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  5. JoeH.
    Aug 29, 2004
    10
    Simply a great movie.
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  6. J.Smith
    Aug 30, 2004
    10
    Fascinating but ultimately misguided. A masterpiece.
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  7. BlancoA.
    Aug 11, 2003
    10
    The first must-see film of the year. The acting is uniformly excellent, the story is uncompromising and compelling, and the film is entirely accessible. I hope this film is remembered during the awards season.
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  8. Blazslamic
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    The best movie of the year! It will be hard to beat the greatness of The Magdalene Sisters!
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  9. XiongC.
    Aug 6, 2003
    10
    Stunning movie -- literally; I sat stunned. Effect of revealing abuses heightened by refusal of film to dramatize them. I heard the audience muttering in shock and dismay all the way to the end. You will probably not accept it as a true story of contemporary people.
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  10. [Anonymous]
    Sep 14, 2003
    10
    Incredible acting, directing. Story is horrifying.
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  11. WAKOJAKO
    Sep 29, 2003
    10
    The best horrow movie this year...and possibly since The Exorcist. Sister Bridget is a villain for the ages.
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  12. CourtK.
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    Wow! This movie is powerful. I had left the theater thinking about these poor women who were victums to this horrible treatment.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. TheGilbertMulroneycakesTravellingShow
    Oct 30, 2003
    8
    The most horrible thing about this movie is that it's true. This happened. An awful lot. All over the place. All around. These. Things. Happened. If you don't leave this movie numbed, yet sickened, by what you have seen, and by this knowledge that it really happened to real people, I hope I never meet you. Having said that, it doesn't quite hold together as a film - there's no real place for coherent narrative to fit, but it tries very hard anyway. Still, even if it works better as a collection of images than as a story, at least it works at all. Just don't forget: to avoid fainting, keep repeating, "it's NOT only a movie, it's NOT only a movie..."… Expand
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  14. BethC.
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    Don't miss the award-worthy performance of supporting actress eileen walsh!
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  15. PatG.
    Oct 15, 2003
    9
    As an ex-nun myself, I found this picture fascinating. It is, of course, an expression of untrammeled outrage and, as such, very effective. I never met any nun even close to these people, but I can believe that self-righteousness, the urge to punish, and a belief in hell-and-damnation religion could lead to such behavior. Testimony from those who lived it say this story is not as bad as the reality. It is a riveting piece of drama with superb acting all around. I hope it gets some Oscar nominations.… Expand
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  16. DennisP.
    Apr 9, 2004
    8
    Powerful and disturbing in it's depiction of atrocities that could only happen in the name of organized religion. The type of movie Hollywood is incapable of making because it would probably have Julia Roberts in the starring role.
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  17. AndrewG.
    Mar 29, 2004
    8
    It's a melodrama rooted in raw reality. First-class directions, great acting.
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Metascore
83 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: David Rooney
    80
    Mullan's increased maturity as a director is evident in his skill at manipulating light and dark dramatic tones, and shifting between moods of anger and plaintive melancholy.
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  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    80
    Grim, grueling and triumphantly powerful.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    75
    Mullan errs by making all the sisters dragon ladies. Still, the film gets to you; it's a powerhouse.
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