Hollywood Reporter
Despite its laudable intentions, Waiting for Anya proves less impactful than it should be.
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Waiting for Anya
A young shepherd and a widow help smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain in this World War II drama.
2020Rating: M109 minsBelgium, UK
DramaThrillerWarHistorical
Waiting for Anya / Reviews
The New York Times
As harrowing as Jo's ordeal may be, the movie doesn't fail to provide the obligatory uplift.
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Means well, but its insipid approach to history makes watching it feel like a homework assignment.
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Daily Telegraph
It's the kind of film that's good news for anyone with a book report due on the source, but can't be recommended under any other circumstances.
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The Guardian
The film is gorgeous to look at, all alpine meadow flowers and glorious green mountains. But the drama loses momentum pretty early on.
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The Times
Budget limitations, tonal inconsistencies and several creaky supporting performances are just some of the elements that scupper this worthy if ultimately inept Michael Morpurgo adaptation.
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