Review of At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) by Tony — 21 Aug 2008

Interesting (though tragically too long), with great performances. The story overwhelms itself...

This review of At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) was written by Tony on 21 Aug 2008.

At Play in the Fields of the Lord has generally received positive reviews.

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By Justbe R (17) on 08 Mar 2011

4-1/2 stars, because it has been years since I've seen this. But this is an intense movie. I loved it…

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By Billie D (10) on 16 Jan 2007

Intense and powerful but at moment extrememly slow…

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By Luinda L (13) on 24 Mar 2008

Boorman film of great depth and a one that keeps coming back to you even years later. Berenger is superb…

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By Christina S (229) on 07 Dec 2007

Kathy Bates is great in this movie, and I am surprised she goes unmentioned…

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By Greg E (106) on 30 May 2011

Stunning film that critiques the destructive influence of modern culture on an idyllic and sequestered native tribe as it asserts its agendas…

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By Nancy / P (153) on 03 Dec 2008

I LOVE IT...KATHY BATES IS GREAT...SO ARE THE OTHERS..2 NUMEROUS TO MENTION..ALL GREAT…

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By Patrick B (1,076) on 30 Jun 2007

Darryl Hannah's best work so far in my opinion. This film primes to the core...it definately provides material for discussion…

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By Gena D (386) on 12 Mar 2009

This is one of my favorites. berenger at his best…

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