The Bostonians
Almi Pictures | Release Date: August 2, 1984 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
59
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
2
Negative:
2
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Boston GlobeMichael Blowen
The filmmaking team of director James Ivory, screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and producer Ismail Merchant, remained loyal to James, assembled a brilliant cast and created one of the best films of the year. [10 Aug 1984]
88
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
To say it right out, The Bostonians is the best movie I've seen all year. Read full review
80
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
This is a classy adaptation of a Henry James novel. Read full review
80
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
The moral ambiguity of James's novel has been skillfully captured in the film, as has its remarkable modernity. Read full review
80
Wall Street JournalJulie Salamon
By the end there isn't anyone to cheer for, except the makers of this thoughtful and absorbing piece of work. [02 Aug 1984]
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Intelligent and subtle. Read full review
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