"Chekhov never offered a more tempting sample of sexual ripeness."

Anthony Lane, THE NEW YORKER

"This film is indeed something like a miracle."

Michael Phillips, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"The most successful literary adaptation I've seen since Lady Chatterley."

J. Hoberman, VILLAGE VOICE

"Very satisfying and tonally precise... moments of comedy, dark sentiments, invocations of Tolstoy and a generous attitude toward human frailties."

Manohla Dargis, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Masterful!"

Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES