Torn Curtain
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 16, 1966 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
55
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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2
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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The A.V. ClubAlex McLevy
Despite some weaknesses, the film remains a bold and challenging work, one that flies in the face of the conventional spy thrillers of its day. Read full review
70
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
Hitchcock was incapable of making an uninteresting film, even when burdened with unsympathetic stars like Julie Andrews and Paul Newman, and Torn Curtain has its moments. Read full review
50
The New York TimesBosley Crowther
In these times, with James Bonds cutting capers and pallid spies coming in out of the cold, Mr. Hitchcock will have to give us something a good bit brighter to keep us amused. Read full review
50
Slant MagazineDan Callahan
Torn Curtain, which was a commercial success because of the drawing power of its stars, is an artistic flop. Read full review
50
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Hitchcock, seemingly too dour or too uninterested to turn in the title's promise of a Cold War ripping yarn, settles instead for a dissection of the limits of domestic trust. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Putting Julie Andrews in a Hitchcock film at all, meanwhile, proves that a spoonful of sugar doesn't help the medicine go down...in the most de-light-ful way. Dull and way too long. Read full review
50
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Alfred Hitchcock's direction emphasizes suspense and ironic comedy flair but some good plot ideas are marred by routine dialog, and a too relaxed pace contributes to a dull overlength. Read full review
40
The New YorkerPauline Kael
Sloppy, clumsy Hitchcock thriller. Brian Moore is credited with the original screenplay, but probably his friends don't mention it.
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