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Bosley Crowther, New York Times: It should have been stronger drama than it is. But for the points it does make and its concept of man as a continuing vessel for freedom's fire, it is certainly well worth seeing. It comes close, even if doesn't quite hit the mark. Read more
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Jean Renoir's 1943 film has its passionate defenders; the unfortunate thing, though, is that it needs them. Read more