The only "10" I've ever given.

Rating: 10/10 (29 May 1999)

This has become my favourite movie. Period. It is long, yes, and you should be prepared for that when you sit down to watch it. The movie certainly doesn't drag. It moves along at the same methodical, relaxed pace as other classics like Shadowland and Remains of the Day. The English Patient contains wonderful characters and plot twists and sub-plots, and it's all woven together into a flawless tapestry. This is what film-making should be all about. Bring a big bowl of popcorn and a fresh box of Kleenex.