Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) May 8, 2019 9/10

Beautiful film about marriage and how faith can help you get through the toughest of times

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Sheila Johnston Independent (UK) Nov 14, 2017

It's not hard to see what drew Richard Attenborough to the story. It is a character-driven piece with two potent leading roles, and he is a former actor known for teasing outstanding performances from his cast.

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Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Oct 29, 2008 A-

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Derek Adams Time Out Jun 24, 2006

Biting down on his pipe, his shirt collar permanently askew, Hopkins assays another concerted study in English repression -- a condition unexpectedly relieved by Winger's brash intelligence and brittle wit.

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Emanuel Levy Variety Nov 30, 2005 4/5

Superlative acting by Hopkins and Winger elevates this fictionalized late-in-life romance between the repressed British scholar and writer C.S. Lewis and the American Jewish housewife-poet who introduces him to sex and rejuvenates his life.

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Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Nov 6, 2005 4/5

This is the biggest tear-jerker you could ever see.

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Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 6, 2005 3/5

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Nell Minow Movie Mom Apr 24, 2004 4/5

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Caffeinated Clint Moviehole Nov 18, 2003 3/5

Really Touching stuff. Performances get no better

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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Sep 27, 2003 4/5

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

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Marc Vincenti Palo Alto Weekly May 20, 2003 3.5/4

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Janet Maslin New York Times May 20, 2003 4/4

Here is Mr. Hopkins giving an amazingly versatile and moving performance, shifting the light in those knowing blue eyes to reveal endless shadings between delight and sorrow.

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Jeffrey Westhoff Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) Nov 7, 2002 3/5

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Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Oct 22, 2002 4/5

Glossy and effective, but not as good as the Joss Ackland version.

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Marty Mapes Movie Habit Aug 21, 2002 3.5/4

Anthony Hopkins gives one of his best performances (there are so many) in this film.

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Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Aug 20, 2002

A deeply personal and moving love story filled with many moments of beauty, joy and healing.

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David Poland Hot Button (Substack) Jul 26, 2002 5/5

A great weepy for people of all sexes

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Jeffrey Bruner Des Moines Register Jul 25, 2002 4/5

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Stephen Farber Movieline Jan 9, 2002

Debra Winger is engaging and Anthony Hopkins is bloody marvelous.

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