A Bridge Too Far
United Artists | Release Date: June 15, 1977 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
63
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Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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60
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Futility and frustration are the overriding emotional elements in A Bridge Too Far, Joseph E. Levine's sprawling Second World War production [from the novel by Cornelius Ryan] about a 1944 military operation botched by both Allied and German troops. Read full review
60
EmpireIan Nathan
This sprawling epic rewards patience with an emotional pay-off and non-triumphant ending that reminds us all too starkly of the sacrifices made during war. Read full review
50
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
The movie's big and expensive and filled with stars, but it's not an epic. It's the longest B-grade war movie ever made. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
A thoroughly disappointing and overproduced picture, A Bridge Too Far is nevertheless technically impressive and its sheer scope may interest hardcore warmongers. Read full review
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Robert Martin
Producer Joseph Levine has spared no expense but achieved very little in this $25- million all-star extravaganza. [16 Nov 1977]
40
The GuardianAlex von Tunzelmann
A Bridge Too Far is a fantastic historical and cinematic achievement but, if you're not a die-hard war obsessive, prepare to snooze. Read full review
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