The Longest Day
Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: October 4, 1962 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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100
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
The Longest Day is visually stunning--its extraordinary camera movement and Cinemascope photography brilliantly augmenting the meticulously reenacted battle scenes. The only thing bigger than the film's scope are its stars. Read full review
90
The New York TimesBosley Crowther
It is hard to think of a picture, aimed and constructed as this one was, doing any more or any better or leaving one feeling any more exposed to the horror of war than this one does. Read full review
80
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
A solid and stunning war epic. Read full review
78
Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
Just look at the cast and try to resist the testosterone pull of this movie. Read full review
60
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
High on noise, spectacle and heroism as the Allies invade Normandy, generally strong on performances and humour, but still over-long and laden with the usual national stereotypes. Read full review
60
EmpireClark Collis
At three hours it does seem bloody long at times, but is still a suitably epic tribute. Read full review
60
The New YorkerDavid Denby
Seen now, the picture is ludicrous, pointless, and stirring all at once. Read full review
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