Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film Jul 18, 2024 4/5

The film’s undeniable emotional core, absurdist undertones, resolute performances, as well as the beauty of the cinematography all make The Widow of Saint-Pierre a memorable film.

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Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Oct 15, 2019

Each of the actors smoulders with quiet strength.

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Jeffrey Overstreet JeffreyOverstreet.com (Ghost.io) Jan 15, 2005 A-

Few films have set up the contrast between the cruel machinery of human justice and the piercing glory of Christian mercy more starkly and profoundly.

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Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena Sep 25, 2003 4/5

Protagonizando uma histria emocionalmente complexa, Binoche, Auteuil e Kusturica conferem peso dramtico aos seus personagens, apesar da direo distante de Leconte impedir que o espectador se envolva intensamente com a trama.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid May 19, 2003 3/4

When it comes right down to it, Leconte understands that Binoche's face tells all the story we need.

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Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Mar 10, 2003 2.5/5

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Ryan Cracknell Apollo Guide Oct 15, 2001 76/100

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Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Oct 1, 2001 4/5

Solid

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Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews May 29, 2001 B+

Leconte is an expert at his craft and, with his fine cast and crew, continues to please.

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Dan Lybarger Lawrence Journal-World May 24, 2001 3.5/4

Leconte again manages to be one of the filmmakers of any nationality who can create convincing romantic attachments.

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Laura Clifford Reeling Reviews May 23, 2001 B+

While the outcome of the story may be telegraphed, director Patrice Leconte ("Girl on the Bridge") shrouds his film in many layers of mystery.

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Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review May 7, 2001 3/5

Provocative.

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com May 5, 2001 3/4

An affecting drama.

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Joe Baltake Sacramento Bee May 4, 2001

Serene and haunting.

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Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) May 4, 2001

Provocative and ultimately moving.

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Theresa Everline Orlando Weekly Apr 27, 2001

Time spent in the company of such a professional, accomplished director and his marvelous cast is time well spent.

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Richard Nilsen Arizona Republic Apr 20, 2001

A work of art that immerses you in a time and place so completely that it could be a documentary.

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Robert W. Butler Kansas City Star Apr 20, 2001

A lacerating but eerily beautiful story of sin and redemption.

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Duane Dudek Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Apr 19, 2001

A small tale with enormous emotional clout.

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