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The Stars Look Down
1940
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The Stars Look Down
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Average Rating
3.9
/5
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1.5
There are some gaps where treatment is not on par with dramatic situation.
Variety
4.5
Some two decades before the Kitchen Sink cinema of the British New Wave, Carol Reed made this serious, committed film about life in a northern mining ..
Time Out
3.0
The classic b/w film is rich in detail and atmosphere of mining life.
Sover
3.5
A well mounted piece of filmmaking, with Reed drawing good performances from a talented cast and handling most scenes, particularly the nail biting tr ..
Eye For Film
5.0
At once topical and enduring, this powerful drama influenced by the social realism of the British documentary greatly enhanced the growing reputation ..
Movies Tv Guide
4.5
In The Stars Look Down Mr. Reed has made a film to be remembered in this or any other season.
Ny Times
4.5
utterly compelling mix of social realism and highly crafted cinematic art.
Film 4
4.5
It isnt so dramatically effective a theme as Pabsts, and the punch is a little pulled.
Archive Spectator
4.5
The scenario writer has wisely concentrated on a well knit and straightforward plot. The result is thoroughly holding entertainment.
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