Gary Wolcott Tri-City Herald Sep 23, 2025 4.5/5

A rich character study that features exceptional acting and superb cinematography. It's one of the year's best films.

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Tom Hutchinson Radio Times Aug 17, 2024 5/5

Judi Dench and Billy Connolly are a wonderfully regal double act in this perceptive blend of fact and fiction. The

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Anthony Lane The New Yorker Jul 19, 2021

The director, John Madden, could have set this up as a minor tragedy, but he has the wit, especially in the first half, to play it cool and droll, and he is helped no end by finely gauged performances.

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Ian Buruma The New York Review of Books Aug 17, 2018

There is something missing in the film. It is flat.

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Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel May 6, 2016

Mrs. Brown is reserved yet spirited.

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Mar 31, 2009 3.5/4

A highly resonant testament to the redemptive power of love--one that transcends traditional romantic definitions.

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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Apr 20, 2008 4/5

terrific performances make it a must-see

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Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com Apr 20, 2007 5/5

Fine Judi Dench starring drama.

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Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Mar 13, 2006 4/5

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Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Sep 21, 2005 3/5

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 30, 2005 3/5

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Larry Ratliff San Antonio Express-News Oct 15, 2004 4/5

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews May 31, 2004 C+

This discreet drama failed to get to me emotionally.

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Dragan Antulov rec.arts.movies.reviews May 11, 2004 6/10

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Luanne Brown Hometownsource.com Apr 19, 2004 3/5

Interesting, but didn't love it.

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Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Mar 30, 2004 3/5

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Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Aug 22, 2003 3/5

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Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Aug 16, 2003 4/5

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Susan Tavernetti Palo Alto Weekly May 20, 2003 3/4

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Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Feb 28, 2003 3/5

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