A justice drama based on a true story about a man on death row who, in his last days, forms a strong relationship with a nun who teaches him forgiveness and gives him spirituality, as she accompanies him to his execution.
A thought-provoking drama not to be missed or dismissed.
– Sean Means,
Film.com,
1 Jan 2000
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Dead Man Walking could easily be manipulative or exploitative, but it's neither. Instead, this is hard-hitting drama that neither accepts nor offers quarter.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
1 Jan 2000
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Takes us along on the reluctant, difficult, essentially spiritual journey these two unlikely people make together.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb 2001
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An intelligent, balanced, devastating movie.
– Hal Hinson,
Washington Post,
31 Jan 2002
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Tim Robbins's balanced yet uncompromising approach refuses to judge any of the characters, including the killer (superlatively played by Sean Penn), instead giving each a fair chance to present their case with dignity and respect.