Ash Wednesday 1973

Vincent Canby, New York Times: This is not a male chauvinist's conception of a woman, but her hairdresser's, full of envy, awe and superficial compassion. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The whole movie, indeed, feels longer than it is. It's 15 minutes short of two hours, and still it takes forever to be over. Read more

Time Out: In what is little more than a homage to Taylor's face, the film spends a good deal of time looking at her reflection in the mirror and endorsing her Martini ad lifestyle up to the hilt. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Taylor, fashionably gowned and bejewelled carries the film almost single-handedly. Fonda is excellent in his climatic appearance, an usually superb casting idea. Read more