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James Berardinelli
ReelViews
The Governess is solidly entertaining material with enough substance to lift it above the traditional period drama. Full Review
Jay Carr
Boston Globe
The sheer intelligence and independence of spirit in Driver's busy eyes almost carry The Governess past its structural limitations. [07 Aug 1998] Full Review
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
Sandra Goldbacher's gorgeous debut feature (shot by Ashley Rowe) stars Minnie Driver in a lovely performance as Rosina da Silva. [31 Jul 1998] Full Review
Ken Eisner
Variety
Minnie Driver gets a showy workout in The Governess, a beautifully crafted, if ultimately opaque, study of art, sensuality and outsider status in early Victorian England. Full Review
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
Driver, who steadfastly carries Rosina/Mary through every stormy stage of her self-discovery, is consistently better than the picture, as is Wilkinson. Full Review
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