Russell takes a full-tilt approach to bringing DH Lawrence’s novel alive on screen in all its earthy, sensual – and often ludicrously overblown – glory.

~ Jeff Robson -

Russell takes a full-tilt approach to bringing DH Lawrence’s novel alive on screen in all its earthy, sensual – and often ludicrously overblown – glory.

~ Jeff Robson -

Succeeds admirably in its primary thrust.

~ Chris -

Succeeds admirably in its primary thrust.

~ Chris -

As with so much of Russell's work, the film is let down by atrocious editing and tries to excuse its own failures with a desperate humour that only sometimes works.

~ Jennie Kermode -

As with so much of Russell's work, the film is let down by atrocious editing and tries to excuse its own failures with a desperate humour that only sometimes works.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Ken Russell's direction is stunning.

~ George Williamson -

Ken Russell's direction is stunning.

~ George Williamson -

Russell's dramatisation is exceedingly accomplished.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Russell's dramatisation is exceedingly accomplished.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

For all its flaws - and it has many - Crimes Of Passion is a vibrant and unforgettable film.

~ Jennie Kermode -

For all its flaws - and it has many - Crimes Of Passion is a vibrant and unforgettable film.

~ Jennie Kermode -