Wilson 1944

Critics score:
88 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: Much of the film's exceptional quality is due to the performance of Alexander Knox in the title role. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Henry King's treatment of the life of Woodrow Wilson is stolid and respectful; it never dares the intimacy that Ford brought to bear on Lincoln, and so it never achieves Ford's mythic heights. Read more

Time Out: The result's handsome, worthy and solemn. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Through it all stalks a potent personality in Alexander Knox, a newborn star, supported by a flawless cast. Read more