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Janet Maslin, New York Times: Even by Mr. Ward's own high standards in the area of idiosyncrasy, this is a daringly peculiar tale. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: Despite its historical surrounding and a few stabs at thematic depth, Map of the Human Heart has all the flavor and plot complexity of a Harlequin romance. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The best movies seem to reinvent themselves as they move along, not drawing from worn-out sources, and Map of the Human Heart is one of the year's best films. Read more
Hal Hinson, Washington Post: A film of incantatory intensity and moment by a prodigiously gifted young filmmaker. Read more