Such a Long Journey
Shooting Gallery | Release Date: March 24, 2000 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
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Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Critic Reviews
Positive:
15
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
90
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
It's scary and hilarious, with a magical, nonrealist tone, and it emphasizes physical comedy as much as disturbing, beautifully integrated metaphors. Read full review
88
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
So rich in atmosphere it makes Western films look pale and underpopulated. Read full review
83
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
Gunnarsson masterfully weaves these strands into a bold, multilayered tapestry surrounding a powerful story. Read full review
80
Washington PostDesson Thomson
There's a refreshingly unusual spirit at work. Read full review
80
L.A. WeeklyChuck Wilson
True to its source material, this is a movie with the dense, rich texture of a good novel. Read full review
80
Dallas ObserverAndy Klein
The entire cast is right on the money, a special word must be said about Seth. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
The dialogue and acting are stagy at times, especially in the early scenes, but the characters are compelling and the Indian atmosphere is vividly sketched. Read full review
75
Philadelphia InquirerDesmond Ryan
Gunnarsson crams his movie with subplots from the novel and then abandons them for lack of room but Seth calibrates the stages of Gustad's journey with infallible judgement and conviction. Read full review
75
Chicago TribuneJohn Petrakis
A cinematic treat, thanks to the well-defined supporting characters, the flawless attention to detail and a performance by the great Roshan Seth - one of the most underrated actors of his generation - which is just about perfect.
75
New York PostJonathan Foreman
An unusually well-written and satisfying multilayered drama that conveys the feel of urban India with more vivid accuracy than anything made in the subcontinent in recent years. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeJay Carr
While no individual plot strand is vividly compelling, their interplay makes for a hearty and humanistic mix, carried by the performances. Read full review
75
Baltimore SunChris Kaltenbach
A film that immerses its audience in the Indian culture while telling a universally appealing story of grace under pressure.
75
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
Seth, who played Nehru in the Oscar-winning "Gandhi," gives a subtly layered performance as a complex, tormented and very decent man in crisis. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChroniclePeter Stack
A deftly layered drama. Read full review
70
Village VoiceMichael Atkinson
The filmmaking is fresh and unemphatic, and the acting is generally gripping. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
A thoughtful but uneven film. Read full review
60
The New York TimesDana Stevens
The main problem with Such a Long Journey is its storytelling. There is simply too much happening. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Director Sturla Gunnarsson crams each sequence with subtle, telling detail while avoiding "exotic India" clichés. Read full review
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