Robowriter:

This movie should appear in the thesaurus as a synonym for cinematography. It is a class act in the realm of movie-making and you can't call yourself a serious movie lover unless The English Patient moves you to the core. The plot is interwoven with flashbacks that progressively reveal the full story in the present, the scenery is captivating, the acting is gripping, the script is sublime, and the panorama of human experience they depict is a cinematic treasure. This movie is about the duality and unpredictable tragedy (esp. in wartime) of human decisions, made wisely or unwisely, in the service of social, professional, or romantic needs. The adultery between Ralph Fiennes and Karen Scott Thomas is as passionate and sincere as any nascent true love -- though not without several brushes with mortality. (The R rating comes from several nude scenes and some trysting histrionics.) Warning: You will whine about having watched this movie if you find that thinking makes your brain hurt and sustained thinking makes it explode. This is a serious movie and that means no gratuitous explosions or Arnold Schwarzenegger one-liners. The best litmus test: If you're a Seinfeld fan, this movie is not fit for you -- or rather, you are not fit for it. For anyone with a heart and a brain, this is definitely a movie to own. 5 stars.

BH 87601:

Not sure why this got all the attention that it did. It dragged on, and had an anticlimatic ending. The historical wardrobes and scenery where nice, but it just felt like an emotional, boring Indy Jones kind of flick.

AS 684332:

If there is a flaw to this disc, it's the lack of an anamorphic transfer, and a slightly low centering of the film frame. But it's really only on a widescreen front projection system that these minor nits result in any noticeable detriment. Putting them aside, the film has a wonderfully smooth, softly lit quality that perfectly matches the tone of the story. The 5.1 audio track complements the visuals - big explosions are not the highlight of this film by any means, but when they come they're have just that much more impact. The sandstorm scene is particularly riveting. The complete lack of any production notes, trailers, or other extra materials may disappoint some viewers, but this film stands on its own merits and this respectable disc is well worth a place on the shelf.

Ryan Daniel:

This movie was so boring I couldn?t even watch it. The English Patient is you typical depoliticization of history Oscar film; choose a time period at random, set a timelessly love story in it, cast two attractive actors, win Oscars. In a year when the actually best picture Fargo is nominated no less, I can?t say I?m the least bit surprised.