Manon des sources 1986

Vincent Canby, New York Times: The movie is stuffed with cues for arias that are never heard. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: Berri also remains a boringly uninteresting director, dotting every i and crossing every t with nothing much on his mind but platitude. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: The acting, from that of the four major stars to the numerous supporting cast members, is without flaw. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: All of this takes place with the implacable pace of a Greek tragedy. Read more

Derek Adams, Time Out: There is a satisfying symmetry to events, with Manon able to take her revenge on the Soubeyrans. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Berri is unable to overcome the inherent feebleness of the Manon character, here played ineffectually by the lovely and talented Emmanuelle Beart. Read more

Desson Thomson, Washington Post: Auteil's Ugolin is so well drawn, it's a shame to see the role lost. Read more

Rita Kempley, Washington Post: Though appealing in its wispy way, Manon is only a continental soap opera. Read more