This story would have worked better on a stage, but in a movie setting, its too over dramatic in many scenes. However, Richard Burton and Peter Firth give great performances and that's why the movie works.
Grade: B.
This review of Equus (1977) was written by Bradley K on 05 Mar 2013.
Equus has generally received positive reviews.
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