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San Francisco Examiner
| Barbara Shulgasser

The film's premise is totally implausible yet great performances, directing and script allow us to transcend the concept of believability and enjoy nevertheless. Read full review

90
Chicago Reader
| Jonathan Rosenbaum

In one sense, this seemingly melodramatic plot premise is contrived, registering more as myth than as real possibility. Yet thanks to what the movie has in mind and especially what the actors bring to it, it's a lovely myth, one that has the ring of deeply felt truth. Read full review

75
Christian Science Monitor
| David Sterritt

The story is thin, but the film has rich emotions and a highly constructive moral sense, showing how racial divisions crumble once people recognize their artificiality. Read full review

75
San Francisco Chronicle
| Peter Stack

It's impossible to dismiss the attraction of such accomplished actors on the big screen, even with a fits-and-starts script. Read full review

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