The Clock
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: May 25, 1945 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
85
METASCORE
Universal acclaim based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
One of the finest, most charming and most touching of all the World War II-era romances, about a young couple falling in love under hectic circumstances. [09 Feb 2007, p.C6]
100
USA TodayMike Clark
Hollywood's best World War II romance filmed during the war and director Vincente Minnelli's best non-musical. [16 Feb 2007, p.3E]
80
The New York TimesBosley Crowther
Miss Davenport's fine American saga is barely perceived in this film, produced most extravagantly by Metro. But there is here a full romantic show. Read full review
80
TimeStaff (Not Credited)
The Clock, at its best, is so good that it inspires ingratitude for not being great. Its basic story is about as simple and moving as they come. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesSusan King
Judy Garland is luminous in her first non-singing role in this lovely 1945 romantic drama. [14 Feb 2001, p.D3]
80
The New YorkerPauline Kael
The film is beautifully rhythmed and it isn't all romance; the edges are filled with comic characters.
75
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
Filmed on a studio soundstage with enough expertise to make it seem like a location shoot, the film is appealing largely for its performances and the innocence it projects. Read full review
70
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Producer Arthur Freed and director Vincente Minnelli, the combination that scored so heavily with the Judy Garland musical, Meet Me in St. Louis, show their versatility in this picture which is straight drama sans any music. Read full review
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