Judi Dench has become the living embodiment of fine acting, so much so that it is easy to take her for granted. Don't even think it!

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Judi Dench has become the living embodiment of fine acting, so much so that it is easy to take her for granted. Don't even think it!

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

With a pitch-perfect main cast, snappy dialogue, and a swift pace, it may not be Frears' best but it makes few false moves either.

~ Owen Van Spall -

With a pitch-perfect main cast, snappy dialogue, and a swift pace, it may not be Frears' best but it makes few false moves either.

~ Owen Van Spall -

A few contrived moments, such as the metaphorical stag the Queen spots on her estate, only marginally detract from what is otherwise a fascinating drama on previously uncharted cinematic territory.

~ Ben Sillis -

A few contrived moments, such as the metaphorical stag the Queen spots on her estate, only marginally detract from what is otherwise a fascinating drama on previously uncharted cinematic territory.

~ Ben Sillis -

A clear, clean picture without tricks

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

A clear, clean picture without tricks

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

A powerful, hard-hitting drama which simultaneously manages to be one of the funniest films of its era.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A powerful, hard-hitting drama which simultaneously manages to be one of the funniest films of its era.

~ Jennie Kermode -

This will have even the bitterest viewer sobbing into their popcorn.

~ David Graham -

This will have even the bitterest viewer sobbing into their popcorn.

~ David Graham -

Remains highly watchable today.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Remains highly watchable today.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Made for HBO, the film demonstrates the high quality of some American television.

~ Richard Mowe -

Made for HBO, the film demonstrates the high quality of some American television.

~ Richard Mowe -

Martin Sherman's script is witty; Judi Dench has terrific fun with Mrs H; Stephen Frears directs with sensitivity, not to say aplomb.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Martin Sherman's script is witty; Judi Dench has terrific fun with Mrs H; Stephen Frears directs with sensitivity, not to say aplomb.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

You could argue it's a bit broad but then charming crowdpleasers often are.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

You could argue it's a bit broad but then charming crowdpleasers often are.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Although the cast all appear to be having a whale of a time, it doesn't quite translate to the amount of laughs it ought to.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Although the cast all appear to be having a whale of a time, it doesn't quite translate to the amount of laughs it ought to.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Harrelson proves once again that he is a fine physical performer and Arquette hints at the sexuality of Rita Hayworth.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Harrelson proves once again that he is a fine physical performer and Arquette hints at the sexuality of Rita Hayworth.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

One of the many reasons why High Fidelity is essential viewing is how well-observed it is when dealing with love and relationships.

~ Stephen Carty -

One of the many reasons why High Fidelity is essential viewing is how well-observed it is when dealing with love and relationships.

~ Stephen Carty -

The embarrassment levels are high

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

The embarrassment levels are high

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Ejiofor's performance is perfectly judged.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Ejiofor's performance is perfectly judged.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

As the story glides gracefully from pitch-black comedy to complicated tragedy, you are in no doubt this is a film which happened at the right time in the careers of its two central stars, and for cinema.

~ James Benefield -

As the story glides gracefully from pitch-black comedy to complicated tragedy, you are in no doubt this is a film which happened at the right time in the careers of its two central stars, and for cinema.

~ James Benefield -

The script is, at times, very funny, though the use of a very droll narration is unnecessary.

~ Darren Amner -

The script is, at times, very funny, though the use of a very droll narration is unnecessary.

~ Darren Amner -