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The spirit behind Conrack is so relentlessly idealistic in tone and uplifting in intent that one feels vaguely guilty for not responding to the film generously and forgivingly. Aug 27, 2013 | Full Review…
The spirit behind Conrack is so relentlessly idealistic in tone and uplifting in intent that one feels vaguely guilty for not responding to the film generously and forgivingly.
Richard Schickel
Few will totally resist the surefire appeal of this latest variation on Pygmalion mythology. Jan 14, 2008 | Full Review…
Few will totally resist the surefire appeal of this latest variation on Pygmalion mythology.
Variety Staff
The potentially dubious aspects of the subject are mostly exorcised, in part by a strong script (adapted from the book by real-life teacher Pat Conroy), but largely by the engaging and persuasive performance Ritt draws from Voight. Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…
The potentially dubious aspects of the subject are mostly exorcised, in part by a strong script (adapted from the book by real-life teacher Pat Conroy), but largely by the engaging and persuasive performance Ritt draws from Voight.
Despite Mr. Voight's skill, the teacher's character never jells. May 9, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
Despite Mr. Voight's skill, the teacher's character never jells.
Nora Sayre
It misses by less than a mile, but it misses. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
It misses by less than a mile, but it misses.
Don Druker
The film was about as out of sync and unnecessary as John Lennon's showtime repartee. Dec 16, 2019 | Full Review…
The film was about as out of sync and unnecessary as John Lennon's showtime repartee.
Dick Lochte
Martin Ritt's movie is often sentimental and hectoring, ramming home the contrast between Voight's comfy, secure rebellion against the Vietnam War and the utter destitution and backwardness of his pupils. Aug 27, 2013 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Martin Ritt's movie is often sentimental and hectoring, ramming home the contrast between Voight's comfy, secure rebellion against the Vietnam War and the utter destitution and backwardness of his pupils.
Adrian Turner
As a former Group Theatre actor, [Ritt] understands the problems of actors and has been able to elicit outstanding performances from people one would not expect depth from. Jan 14, 2008 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
As a former Group Theatre actor, [Ritt] understands the problems of actors and has been able to elicit outstanding performances from people one would not expect depth from.
An unusually human movie that ought to be talked about by everyone concerned with the real meaning of education, communication, and a full rich vision of life Jan 18, 2004 | Full Review…
An unusually human movie that ought to be talked about by everyone concerned with the real meaning of education, communication, and a full rich vision of life
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
The whole cast are inspired and the production values outstanding. May 24, 2003 | Full Review…
The whole cast are inspired and the production values outstanding.
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