A Taste of Honey 1961

A.H. Weiler, New York Times: Freed from the constricting confines of the stage, the shining honesty, the trials, the disenchantment of the drama's low-born Lancashire principals have become all the more striking and true. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Tony Richardson, who directed this mess, was once quoted as saying, "The British cinema is the worst in the world," and he was in a position to know. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: A perfect example of how the 'New British Cinema' of the late '50s and early '60s has dated and become almost unwatchable. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: [A Taste of Honey] has an earthy gusto and sincerity that lift its somewhat downbeat theme and drab surroundings. Read more