One Life (2023)

"A classically crafted feature debut from veteran TV director James Hawes."

"This is a straightforward biographical drama and there’s nothing wrong with that."

"The film does justice to this overwhelmingly moving event."

"Conventional but moving."

"A prestige, appealing package."

"The two-time Oscar winner (Hopkins) makes a convincing play for a third statuette."

"James Hawes directs with warmth and unfussiness."

"Protect Anthony Hopkins at all costs."

"Anthony Hopkins does no wrong here, of course... the rest is about as standardly made as a Wikipedia entry."

"Will bring tears to your eyes."

"Like Winton himself, the film doesn't brag about its qualities but displays them as they are."

"(A) handsome and soberly stirring period piece."

"I was glad that the lights didn't go up too soon afterwards. It gave my cheeks time to dry."

"Told conventionally but elevated by a superb Anthony Hopkins."

"Hopkins exudes quiet compassion."

"Anthony Hopkins is devastating in British prestige biopic with silly script."

"Garai is especially good... but it’s Hopkins who anchors the film’s emotional centre."

"(Hopkins) gets one more chance to show us what he can do."