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- 1996
- R
- Miramax
- 2 h 42 m
- 1996
- R
- Miramax
- 2 h 42 m
Summary An epic film of adventure, intrigue, betrayal and love about four strangers whose diverse lives become inextricably connected. (Miramax Films)
Directed By: Anthony Minghella
Written By: Michael Ondaatje, Anthony Minghella
- 1996
- R
- Miramax
- 2 h 42 m
- 1996
- R
- Miramax
- 2 h 42 m
The English Patient
7.4
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Summary An epic film of adventure, intrigue, betrayal and love about four strangers whose diverse lives become inextricably connected. (Miramax Films)
Directed By: Anthony Minghella
Written By: Michael Ondaatje, Anthony Minghella
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
86
90% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
10% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
86
90% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
10% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
A tour de force so haunting that other films can't exorcise the memory of its radiant cast, exquisite craftsmanship or complex system of metaphors. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a movie.
Minghella, by brilliantly editing the romantic scenes down to a few jagged, archetypal moments, captures something of the sacred whirlwind.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 161 User Ratings
7.4
76% Positive
123 Ratings
123 Ratings
17% Mixed
27 Ratings
27 Ratings
7% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 161 User Ratings
7.4
76% Positive
123 Ratings
123 Ratings
17% Mixed
27 Ratings
27 Ratings
7% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
The fine movie, with excellent actors. The magnificent history which is beautifully given Ralph Fiennes acting. Excellent course of screenwriters, end of history, only beginning. The movie about true love in which deytsvitelno you believes despite a wild desert, war and separations.
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I really dont get why people dislike this movie so much, and why it (rightfully) won so many Oscars. The English Patient is a sweeping epic that is complex, moving, and very powerful. It's breathtakingly shot, and the score astonishing. Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes and Kristen Scott Thomas give emotional, powerful performances on top of everything that is so great about this film.
It has a non-linear structure which is perfect for a longer film like this because it **** you into it more and keeps you focused on the edge of your seat.
The script is perfect, the costume design is beautiful, the production design is believable, the cinematography is top notch, the editing is flawless, and this grade A, all star ensemble cast is one of the best you'll see in years.
Dont believe the haters, watch '''The English Patient'', it's an absolute masterpiece.
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It feels like a dream that a movie could have this kind of poetic grace and epic sweep, or could be so faithful to its source and still work so perfectly as a film.
Astonishingly deep and moving.
A respectable, intelligent but less than stirring adaptation of an imposingly dense and layered novel.
Boasts the elements of something greater than a love story. Too bad it devotes them to something less than a great love story. [22 November 1996, Friday, p.A]
The English Patient is excitingly promising. Then the screenplay goes rotten, like an overripe melon. [Dec. 9, 1996]
It's a spectacular movie. The performances, the screenplay, production, cinematography is beautiful, direction and the soundtrack is great than Fargo (1996). I don't understand how people forget that movie and it is true that the movie won 9 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. The truth is that this movie is a jewel of the 90's and a masterpiece of the seventh art. The movie is amazing so there is beauty in the lines, the soundtrack and the cinematography, a masterpiece that will never be forgotten.
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It's breathtaking. Breathtakingly boring.
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ça vaut un coup d'oeil limité pour les acteurs (Ralph, Kristin et et Willem... moins pour Binoche la moche qui fait toc), un coup d'oeil limité dans le temps (genre un petit quart d'heure) ou bien à intervalles plus ou moins réguliers (quelques minutes toutes les demi-heures) parce que sinon on se fait chier comme un rat mort.
L'histoire n'est pourtant pas si mal malgré l'enrobage romantico-gnangnan très poussé mais que voulez-vous, plus de deux plombes et demi, ça va pas le faire. Le réalisateur Anthony Minghella est coutumier du fait : il délivre régulièrement des films longs et soporifiques, quel que soit le sujet. Cet abruti veut vous faire pioncer et il faut reconnaître qu'il a un don pour ça !
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Production Company
Miramax,
Tiger Moth Productions
Release Date Nov 15, 1996
Duration 2 h 42 m
Rating R
Tagline In love, there are no boundaries.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 9 Wins & 12 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Wins & 7 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 4 Wins & 14 Nominations
