Longford
  • Network: Channel 4
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 26, 2006
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14

Critic Reviews

  1. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    60
    Longford is never less than gripping. But it unconsciously apes the moral myopia that afflicts its protagonist.

Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best TV Season of 2006
33
#33 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

User Reviews

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. RichardJ
    Sep 8, 2007
    10
    I don't know what film Jack C. was watching but it wasn't the flawless and thought-provoking "Longford" that I saw with brilliant I don't know what film Jack C. was watching but it wasn't the flawless and thought-provoking "Longford" that I saw with brilliant performances from Jim Broadbent, "Rome's" Lindsay Duncan, Samantha Morton, and Andy Serkis. Jack C.'s an imbecile, and that's clear from the contradictory comments in his idiotic review. He criticizes Samantha Morton for being "comatose" and then criticizes Andy Serkis for being too charismatic. Perhaps he would have preferred if Samantha Morton had been too charismatic and Andy Serkis had been "comatose." Either way, his review cancels itself out and proves that he is a mindless fool which the great "Longford" was wasted on. If you are going to leave user comments on the metacritic forum, it is essential that you mustn't have been lobotomized first.… Full Review »
  2. DianneS.
    Jun 11, 2007
    10
    Very thought provoking and superb acting by all.
  3. MichaelD.
    Mar 2, 2007
    9
    I just watched the film On Demand....it sparked a lot of discussion between my partner and I about the power of forgiveness, its place is I just watched the film On Demand....it sparked a lot of discussion between my partner and I about the power of forgiveness, its place is Christianity and Judaism...the performances and script are terrific… Full Review »
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