Adam Sandel Santa Cruz Sentinel Feb 22, 2019 A-

Even if you don't know the play, or don't "speak Shakespeare," you're in for a lively, rewarding experience.

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Geoffrey O'Brien The New York Review of Books Aug 16, 2018

Nunn's film succeeds beautifully in its chosen course.

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Malcolm L. Johnson Hartford Courant Apr 25, 2018 5/5

Staring sardonically into the camera, Kingsley's cool fool gives this Victorian fantasy a modern edge, as a bitter commentator who dimly views romantic love as quite absurd.

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Nick Davis Nick's Flick Picks Jan 8, 2012 C+

I started watching the film by thinking, "They should film more of the comedies," and probably They still should, but I ended by thinking, "They really ought to hire movie directors to make movies."

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Todd McCarthy Variety Jul 6, 2008

A handsome, agreeably performed rendition that fails to ignite much laughter or any real emotion.

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Geoff Andrew Time Out Feb 9, 2006

The direction is assured, and the cast is masterly.

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 4, 2005 B

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Andy Klein Los Angeles CityBeat Jun 23, 2004 4/5

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Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Oct 31, 2003 4/5

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Stephen Holden New York Times May 20, 2003

A comic meditation on desire, disguise and inherent bisexuality.

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Jeffrey Westhoff Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) Apr 10, 2003 3/5

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Margaret A. McGurk Cincinnati Enquirer Oct 15, 2002 3/4

Another fine film version of the Bard's work...

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Rob Vaux Flipside Movie Emporium Sep 6, 2002 2/5

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Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Aug 28, 2002

Focuses on the twists and turns in the giddy game of life.

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Leslie Rigoulot Film Scouts Apr 17, 2002

Not to be missed.

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Rick Groen Globe and Mail Apr 12, 2002 3/4

An entertaining movie. No more, no less.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Feb 14, 2001

Only fitfully do the actors actually seem to become the characters they are playing.

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Barbara Shulgasser San Francisco Examiner Jan 1, 2000 3.5/4

Carter plays the slightly unstable Olivia with comic efficiency.

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