The Brothers Karamazov 1958

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: Conspicuous assets are the striking color photography and the musical score, both of which help a great deal in enhancing the drama's savage and soulful moods. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: While not as terrible as his subsequent adaptation of Lord Jim, this 1958 Hollywoodization of the Dostoyevsky novel by writer-director Richard Brooks is pretty grotesque all the same. Read more

Tom Milne, Time Out: Very uncertain in period and atmosphere, and saddled with some terrible performances. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Bold handling of crude unbridled passion, of violently conflicting ideas, and of earthy humor makes up The Brothers Karamazov. Read more