A Cry in the Dark 1988

Sheila Benson, Los Angeles Times: Streep and Neill are the film's perfectly matched thoroughbreds. But the film is neither a double star turn nor the best kind of courtroom drama; it is a sort of epic mosaic of national character. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: Streep's beauty and talent and director Fred Schepisi's intelligence are both shown to best advantage, without easy points or grandstanding. Read more

Vincent Canby, New York Times: Streep ... plays Lindy Chamberlain with the kind of virtuosity that seems to redefine the possibilities of screen acting. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Streep's performance is risky, and masterful. Read more

Time Out: Streep (the best thing she has done in ages) carries it along. Read more

Rita Kempley, Washington Post: Streep -- yes, with another perfect accent -- brings her customary skillfulness to the part. It's not a showy performance, but the heroine's internal struggle seems to come from the actress' pores. Read more