The Turning Point 1977

Critics score:
56 / 100

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Vincent Canby, New York Times: The Turning Point is entertaining, not for discovering new material, but for treating old material with style and romantic feeling that, in this day and age, seem remarkably unafraid. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: For a film ostensibly dedicated to physical grace, Ross's images are unforgivably clumsy. Read more

Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine: You yield to The Turning Point relucantly, knowing well that it is conning you -- with sentiment, with flamboyance, with sheer slickness. Read more

Time Out: There's some beautiful dancing and a wealth of detail about the world of classical ballet. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: The Turning Point is one of the best films of its era. Read more