The Turning Point
Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: November 18, 1977 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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100
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
The Turning Point is one of the best films of its era. It's that rare example of synergy in which every key element is excellent and the ensemble is an absolute triumph. Read full review
80
The New York TimesVincent Canby
The Turning Point is entertaining, not for discovering new material, but for treating old material with style and romantic feeling that, in this day and age, seem remarkably unafraid. Read full review
80
TimeRichard Schickel
It is hard to imagine anyone, with the possible exception of preadolescent males, who will not, in the end turn on to Turning Point. Read full review
80
Washington PostGary Arnold
The most attractive and persuasive movie about ballet performers ever created for a mass audience. Read full review
80
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
There's some beautiful dancing and a wealth of detail about the world of classical ballet. Interesting and entertaining. Read full review
70
NewsweekDavid Ansen
The Turning Point has its flaws - some overwritten scenes and lapses into staginess and sentimentality - but they are those of heady excess and are easily forgiven. One has the sense of a project perfectly matched to the people who made it. [28 Nov 1977, p.97]
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Robert Martin
The dancing is lovely, the story is secondary. [17 Nov 1977]
60
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
The Turning Point features a few laughs, lots of maudlin moments, superior dancing from a host of real ballerinas, and an occasionally perceptive script. Read full review
50
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
For a film ostensibly dedicated to physical grace, Ross's images are unforgivably clumsy. MacLaine and Bancroft, though, work up some sparks in the last two reels. Read full review
50
The New YorkerPauline Kael
Herbert Ross directed, unexcitingly; there's no visual sweep, no lift.
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