Critic Reviews
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Todd McCarthy, Variety
Neither the establishing dramatic linchpin nor the final conversion of conscience is terribly convincing, leaving this pared-down rendition of the original work diminished in power and meaning as well.
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Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle
There's an awful, piercing truth in the performances of Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Joan Allen and Paul Scofield as members of a community destroyed by guilt, paranoia and betrayal.
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James Berardinelli, ReelViews
This version illuminates the story's numerous strengths, resulting in a motion picture of surprising emotional and intellectual impact.
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Mike Clark, USA Today
With a head on its shoulders and the rawest emotions in its craw, Arthur Miller's stage hit The Crucible has become a cinematic grabber for grown-ups -- without that castor oil taste.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The first scene in "The Crucible'' strikes the first wrong note.
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Cast
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Daniel Day-Lewisas John Proctor -
Winona Ryderas Abigail Williams -
Paul Scofieldas Judge Danforth
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Joan Allenas Elizabeth Proctor -
Bruce Davisonas Rev. Samuel Parris -
Rob Campbellas Reverend John Hale
