“…eloquently dramatizes oppositions: tradition versus invention; religion versus science; adolescence versus adulthood.”

“…truly one of the most delicate, humble and deeply felt movies I’ve ever seen.”

“…reminds us that we can’t rewrite our past, even when we have this much ‘creative control’ over it.”

“…a sturdy study of masculinity, from an icon of the topic.”

“Nearly every moment is infused with Importance.”

“…founded on a communal sense of historical accomplishment.”

“Angelina Jolie takes dead aim at the Oscars, and there’s something to be said for the fact that her aim is true.”

“…a squirmy exploration of masculinity come undone.”

“I don’t know that Burton’s gothic whimsy is the right touch for a story that cries out for melodrama.”