With a slightly-too-long runtime and an unsatisfactory ending, this is more a curio than a classic, but one that can boast impressive technical feats and good production values, as well as wonderful performances from its seasoned cast.

~ Daniel Hooper -

With a slightly-too-long runtime and an unsatisfactory ending, this is more a curio than a classic, but one that can boast impressive technical feats and good production values, as well as wonderful performances from its seasoned cast.

~ Daniel Hooper -

Every performance in this film is spot on.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Every performance in this film is spot on.

~ Jennie Kermode -

What remains true now, as it was then, is the scale and scope of the thing.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

What remains true now, as it was then, is the scale and scope of the thing.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Above all, it is the narrative’s clear feminist leanings that remain a breath of fresh air, prescient then and still hugely relevant to the modern world.

~ Neil Mitchell -

Above all, it is the narrative’s clear feminist leanings that remain a breath of fresh air, prescient then and still hugely relevant to the modern world.

~ Neil Mitchell -

One of the finest book to film adaptations of all time.

~ Scott Macdonald -

One of the finest book to film adaptations of all time.

~ Scott Macdonald -

Every image drives the story on, or highlights the characters’ tragedy.

~ Jeff Robson -

Every image drives the story on, or highlights the characters’ tragedy.

~ Jeff Robson -

Lean's bridge-building drama doesn't grip as much as its reputation promises.

~ Stephen Carty -

Lean's bridge-building drama doesn't grip as much as its reputation promises.

~ Stephen Carty -