Review 1:
5 stars out of 5 -- "Lindsay Anderson's film of David Storey's novel [is] the last great showing of the 1960s wave of British realism."
Source: Empire
p.211 12/01/2008
Review 2:
"...Film as close-up theatre - stark and lingering..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Source: Total Film
p.85 03/01/2000
Review 3:
"...An erotic dance of death...[and] a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of British class structure." -- Rating: B+
Source: Entertainment Weekly
pp.70-1 08/09/1996