The Painted Veil
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Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 103 Ratings

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  • Starring: Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts
  • Summary: Based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham and set against the visually stunning backdrop of China during one of its most dramatic periods of upheaval, The Painted Veil tells a unique love story of an estranged husband and wife who find redemption and unexpected grace in a very unlikely place. (Warner Independent Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    The year's best romantic drama.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    75
    The Chinese locations ache with beauty. And when Watts and Norton focus, intently, on Maugham's often dazzlingly vindictive characters, The Painted Veil really does feel like a story worth filming a third time.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    75
    The Painted Veil has the power and intimacy of a timeless love story. By all means, let it sweep you away.
  4. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    60
    Handsomely crafted, with meticulous performances, yet it plays out drily and in monotone.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 45
  3. Negative: 2 out of 45
  1. wendys
    10
    Incredible movie. One of the best I've seen. Beautiful imagery and moving stoy. I loved this one.
  2. Kathyl
    8
    I thought this movie was very, very good. The relationship between the two characters was believable and moving. Their passions and emotions were real. The acting was superb and the cinematography was excellent. I can't understand why this movie did not do better--it is a gem.… Expand
  3. Trev29
    7
    A solid classic love story. Terrific performances and scenery. However, never really seems like the movie fulfills would it could have achieved. It had all the elements, but never reached its potential.… Expand
  4. EvieB.
    4
    Nice looking, but boring. Plus Edward Norton and Naomi Watts have terrible British accents.

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