The Green Pastures
Warner Bros. | Release Date: August 1, 1936 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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6
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1
Negative:
0
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100
The New York TimesBosley Crowther
Naïve, ludicrous, sublime and heartbreaking masterpiece of American folk drama. Read full review
80
TimeStaff (Not Credited)
The Green Pastures is the nearest thing there is to modern U. S. folk drama. Read full review
75
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
In many ways, this is one of the best biblical films ever done. Mostly because it doesn't preach, just entertains, and in doing that, puts its lessons across with a minimum of effort. Read full review
75
Orlando SentinelCrosby Day
Green Pastures, told with gentle humor, gives more meaning to biblical stories than most holier-than-thou entries. [23 Feb 2003, p.9]
70
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
A simple, enchanting, audience-captivating all-[black] cinematic fable. Read full review
70
The New YorkerPauline Kael
Southern idiom, delicious fish fries, and naive theology are fused with awe and wonder.
40
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
It has enormous charm in its folklorish fancies, and a performance of great gentleness and good humour from Ingram which is never tainted by the mawkish religiosity that creeps in towards the end. What is offensive is the way in which the depths of plangent suffering that inspired the spirituals are totally ignored. Read full review
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