Review of Brief Encounter (1945) by Tina T — 10 Sep 2011

Classic must see- speck of dirt in the ladies eye is what starts the romance... Really cared about characters, life how it used to be...

This review of Brief Encounter (1945) was written by Tina T on 10 Sep 2011.

Brief Encounter has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Don Druker (117) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 26 Oct 2013

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By Glen O (56) on 08 Sep 2013

This is a first rate melodrama from David Lean who would go on to make such epics as The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia…

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An intense romantic drama that has a lot going for it, including a realistic, believable premise, great actors, and a perfect pace…

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By Bella R (44) on 24 Sep 2016

A heartbreaking brief encounter. I absolutely love this film and find myself watching it over and over again so I can watch their encounter…

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The acting is a bit theatrical, understandable, considering a mid 40s film. You could not expect method acting those days…

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A sensible housewife and a visiting doctor have a series of chance meetings and fall madly in love with each other, but, as the title suggests,…

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Review In A Nutshell: Brief Encounter is the story of a woman who recalls back her time with the man she spent her time with on Thursday during…

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By Brad H (510) on 04 Nov 2015

An adulterer's fantasy told beautifully and innocently, despite the context of its situation. Meticulously acted, but unrealistically written…

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