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Vincent Canby, New York Times: The movie is sad, but it's also hugely funny, occasionally when it doesn't mean to be. Read more
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: The operatic extravagance of Bernardo Bertolucci's style has emerged more clearly since this 1972 drama, which still managed to seem vaguely naturalistic in the midst of its extravagant camera moves and eccentric construction. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The look, feel and sound of the film are evocative. Read more