Far and Away Critic Reviews

Something kicks in about two thirds in, and Far and Away becomes exhilarating. [22 May 1992]Read the full review

Odd as it seems for a film built on such a grand scale, sweet is the operative word here, and that's not meant as an insult. [29 May 1992]Read the full review

Handsomely mounted and amiably performed but leisurely and without much dramatic urgency.Read the full review

The old seems old - but the result isn't unpleasant, and moviegoers just might go for it. [22 May 1992]Read the full review

Even at its hokiest, Far and Away is never less than heartfelt.Read the full review

Far and Away is a throwback to the handsome but stodgy historical romances Hollywood used to make, and it can at least be said that it's more ambitious than most of what we'll see this summer. [22 May 1992]Read the full review

Far and Away is a movie that joins astonishing visual splendor with a story so simple-minded it seems intended for adolescents.Read the full review

It's strong as can be in terms of production values and panoramic photography (as befits its $70-million budget) and weak as watery tea when it comes to little things like dialogue and character development. [22 May 1992]Read the full review

Far and Away looks like an epic, but it lacks flavor and texture. It's so predigested there's nothing left to chew on.Read the full review