80
Metascore
5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe movie is a great American document, but it's also entertaining. (Review of Original Release)
- 80Chicago ReaderDave KehrChicago ReaderDave KehrMuddled on the issues, but it earned its Oscar as a dramatic, involving story, full of tough and appealing characters. (Review of Original Release)
- 75TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineProvides an exquisite representation of the emotion and pride in this microcosm mining community. (Review of Original Release)
- 70Village VoiceMichael AtkinsonVillage VoiceMichael AtkinsonAs the miners make clear, workers have no rights in this democracy that they don't fight like dogs for, and the film has no conclusion--the combat will always continue.