Death and the Maiden
Fine Line Features | Release Date: December 23, 1994 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
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Generally favorable reviews based on 19 Critic Reviews
Positive:
15
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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Washington PostHal Hinson
Polanski stages some lovely moments, particularly Paulina's candlelit dinner in her closet. But he also undercuts the high-minded ideals of Dorfman's original by exposing its radical chic pretentions. Read full review
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ReelViewsJames Berardinelli
Polanski abandons all attempts at subtlety. The resulting production ends up far too heavy-handed to be considered powerful drama. Read full review
50
Washington PostDesson Howe
Polanski touch -- apart from a little suspense here and there -- is limited. And the story, which Ariel Dorfman adapted from his radical-chic play, is too contrived and smug to really hold. Read full review
40
The A.V. ClubNoel Murray
Weaver's overacting and Dorfman's bold-faced dialogue oversell the scenario. Only Kingsley's sly turn gives Death And The Maiden any real feeling of disquiet. Read full review
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