66
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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles TimesThis film, deftly directed by Mark Rydell (Cinderella Liberty, The Rose, On Golden Pond), is a celebration of simpler times and gentler hearts. It is an absolute joy to watch. [24 Sep 1992, p.12]
- 75Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe Reivers is a pleasant, wholesome, straightforward movie of the sort (as they say) they don't make anymore.
- Mark Rydell's direction conveys a zestful spirit, as do the film's turn-of-the-century look and picaresque minor characters.
- 70The Observer (UK)The Observer (UK)Pleasing, affectionate adaptation of William Faulkner's last novel. [01 Aug 1999, p.10]
- 70The New YorkerPauline KaelThe New YorkerPauline KaelNostalgic, affectionate Southern Americana out of Faulkner; the style is a little too "beguiling" but it's an awfully pleasant comedy anyway.
- 60Time OutTime OutPeriod charm accounts for much of the mild enjoyment to be had from this sunnily nostalgic adaptation of William Faulkner's novel about an unholy trio - small boy (Vogel), dimwitted young buck (McQueen) and wily black (Crosse) - who 'borrow' a 1905 Winton Flyer and drive triumphantly off to Memphis for three days of illicit pleasure.
- 60Village VoiceVillage VoiceA slight, sentimental movie that is clearly to be enjoyed rather than respected. [29 Jan 1970, p.54]
- Meredith's narrative helped to keep the proceedings together but could not circumvent Rydell's ordinary direction and the silly script. McQueen could do a lot of things well, but comedy wasn't his forte.