Crimes and Misdemeanors
Orion Pictures Corporation | Release Date: October 13, 1989 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
77
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
0
Negative:
1
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100
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
In the world of this film, conventional piety is overturned and we see into the soul of a human monster. Read full review
100
The New York TimesVincent Canby
Mr. Allen's most securely serious and funny film to date. Read full review
100
Rolling StonePeter Travers
In this risky, riveting film, our most prolific and provocative moviemaker uses his wit to touch a nerve. Crimes and Misdemeansors is so funny it hurts.
88
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Staff (Not Credited)
Flagrantly flawed but never less than fascinating film that does indeed blend the funny Woody and the serious Woody. Read full review
80
The New RepublicStanley Kauffmann
It is his best and most courageous work to date. [13 Nov 1989, p. 22]
80
TimeRichard Schickel
At times the joints in the movie's carpentry are strained, at times the mood swings jarring. [16 Oct 1989, p. 82]
70
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Fine ensemble acting (Alda and Huston are outstanding), evocative composition and design, intelligent writing, and spritely musical score. Read full review
70
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Alda is perfect casting as a successful TV comedy producer, whose pompous attitude and easy romantic victories with women (including Farrow) exasperate Allen. Read full review
70
Washington PostRita Kempley
Whiny, quirky and urbane. Read full review
20
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
None of the characters or ideas is allowed to develop beyond its cardboard profile. Read full review
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