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The filmmaking team of director James Ivory, screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and producer Ismail Merchant, remained loyal to James, assembled a brilliant cast and created one of the best films of the year. [10 Aug 1984]Read the full review
The moral ambiguity of James's novel has been skillfully captured in the film, as has its remarkable modernity.Read the full review
By the end there isn't anyone to cheer for, except the makers of this thoughtful and absorbing piece of work. [02 Aug 1984]Read the full review
This is a classy adaptation of a Henry James novel.Read the full review
Intelligent and subtle.Read the full review