A bona-fide folk heroine.

| Aug 11, 2022

As a rule, the filmmakers manufacture fake climaxes every 10 or 15 minutes, poop out and lapse into forgetfulness, just as if they were structuring the material for television.

| Mar 4, 2019

It's a dear and corny story, played with lovable grubbiness by Sally Field and Ron Leibman, but it's not about what you think.

| Feb 6, 2018

Photographed in murky yellows and browns by John Alonzo, this 1979 film is sluggish and vague, trivializing its subject in a wash of unearned sentimentality.

| Jan 11, 2008

Norma Rae is that rare entity, an intelligent film with heart.

| Jan 11, 2008

Nicely performed by a strong cast, especially Field and Leibman, it's often mawkishly soft, but surprisingly touching.

| Jan 26, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 4, 2004

Norma Rae is a seriously concerned contemporary drama, illuminated by some very good performances and one, Miss Field's, that is spectacular.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 20, 2003