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A British schoolmaster (Albert Finney) retires with dignity, despite illness and an unfaithful wife (Greta Scacchi).
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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Not as good as the original, but Finney is magnificent. Rated: 4/5 Jul 26, 2003 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The movie is civilized and literate, and Finney is suitably melancholy in the lead, but somehow there's a lack of fire and spirit. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday The Browning Version is not only a very bad film, it desecrates a considerable work of art. Dec 12, 2017 Full Review Jake Euker F5 (Wichita, KS) Rated: 4/5 Jan 19, 2007 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 4/5 Oct 30, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Overall, I found this film to be highly enjoyable. It's a dramatic film, but I also found it rather touching and heartfelt right from the start. As a remake of the original 1951 feature, this film is unforgettable thanks to the performance of Albert Finney. The film is unpredictable, and I found myself highly invested in the leading characters and everything surrounding them. The pacing is great, and audiences will be hooked fairly early once the film introduces the main plot outline. In the end, I found this feature to be quite surprising and rather entertaining- a must-watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Philip S The Browning Version is one of my favorite screenplays by Terence Rattigan. Hard to decide which is better - the earlier film version with Sir Michael Redgrave - or this one with Albert Finney. Both are excellent productions - each with with an exquisite lead actor. If you liked this film - another screenplay by Rattigan is entitled The Winslow Boy. It also is a terrific film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/22 Full Review Tim P I found this a very engaging film even in 2021, some 27 yrs after being made. Finney is magnificent and Greta Scaachi's eyes let you know all about her character immediately, a truly memorable combination. The school detailing is both accurate and isealistic at times, but that is easy to live with. I was pleased to find it amongst UK Sky Movies Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/13/21 Full Review Audience Member A very moving rendition of an accomplished teacher, who is unfortunately unloved by many, due to his stern demeanor. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member While this version is more superficial and not as bleak or ultimately as powerful as the original 1951 movie, it is a good movie in it's own right with great performances from a well chosen cast. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Zack F If you are going to adapt a fantastic play into a film, stick to the bloody script, and don't add in unnecessary swearing. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/24/13 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A British schoolmaster (Albert Finney) retires with dignity, despite illness and an unfaithful wife (Greta Scacchi).
Director
Mike Figgis
Producer
Ridley Scott, Mimi Polk Gitlin
Screenwriter
Ronald Harwood
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$172.1K
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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