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Bosley Crowther, New York Times: Mr. Bergman may not be praised for it, but he has made a thoughtful, engrossing, shocking film. Read more
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Much suffering, none of it very illuminating. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: [I] was awestruck by its bleak, courageous power. Read more