'You have ugly talents,' George says, almost admiringly, to Martha. So does this movie.
– Dwight Garner,
Salon.com,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
And in its forthright dealing with the play, this becomes one of the most scathingly honest American films ever made.
– Stanley Kauffmann,
New York Times,
21 May 2003
fresh:
Edward Albee's vitriolic stage portrayal of domestic blisslessness translated grainily and effectively to the screen.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
11 Feb 2006
rotten:
When Nichols finally settles down, it's almost too late.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
28 Jun 2007
fresh:
The greatest credit for the implacable engagement that the film creates for its audience must go to the director, Mike Nichols. Nichols makes a stunning film bow with Virginia Woolf.