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Janet Maslin, New York Times: With a fine appreciation for the nuances of polite repression, Sautet makes a quiet, careful study of these two lonely people. Read more
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: It's one sign of Sautet's success that, though he presents neither character as especially admirable or exceptional, he makes us care about them a great deal. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: These are two great actors giving top-notch performances, and the restrained romance they project is fascinating. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: It is a matter of great erotic fascination when two people are intrigued by the notion of becoming lovers, but are held back by the fear of rejection _and_ the fear of involvement. Read more
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle: It glows with sorrowful humor in its look at two people who seem just right for each other but don't have time on their side. Read more