The Painted Veil
Warner Independent Pictures (WIP) | Release Date: December 20, 2006 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 33 Critic Reviews
Positive:
27
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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60
VarietyTodd McCarthy
Intelligent scripting, solid thesping and eye-catching location shooting aren't enough to make a compelling modern film of The Painted Veil. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesCarina Chocano
The Painted Veil has all the elements in place to be a great epic, but it fails to connect, to paraphrase Maugham's contemporary E.M. Forster, the prose with the passion. It's impeccable, but leaves you cold. Read full review
60
EmpireAngie Errigo
Handsomely crafted, with meticulous performances, yet it plays out drily and in monotone. Read full review
50
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
Terrific actors give glum performances.
50
Washington PostStephen Hunter
The result is a movie that feels weirdly disconnected from reality. Read full review
50
Film ThreatMatthew Sorrento
Overall, Norton's effect and Watts' able portrayal are not enough to move the misogyny of the narrative. Read full review
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