Though it’s a story based around war, there isn’t much carnage for audiences to digest or be reminded of. Instead, we are prompted to remember the loss through love.

| Jul 28, 2024

This beautifully crafted and hearbreaking tale about a woman and the impact of war delivers lessons we should have learned long ago.

| Oct 4, 2021

Both an excellent drama and a feminist call to arms, Testament of Youth is absolutely unmissable.

| Oct 4, 2021

A handsome and well-acted World War I biopic, but less affecting than it could have been...

| Original Score: 3/5 | May 27, 2021

Based on a true and well-documented story but a dose or three of melodrama - does she really have to get such bad news on her wedding day? - blunts the power of the story.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 3, 2021

Beautiful, moving yet grim, Testament of Youth is very obviously awards-bait, but one that finally gives Alicia Vikander an opportunity to shine.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Nov 19, 2019

Emotional, enthralling and well made, this timely cinematic sensation shines through its leading lady who befits the indomitable woman she portrays.

| Original Score: 4/5 | May 31, 2019

One of the best of the year so far for sure.

| Original Score: A | Apr 22, 2019

Glides with sorrowful grace, pitching at a respectful and tear-inducing tone.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 22, 2018

Those who enjoy a biopic will enjoy this film. Also, those who like a good period drama - the attention to detail and faithful recreation of Edwardian Britain will delight and educate in equal measure.

| Aug 22, 2018

Vikander, last seen in Ex Machina, perfectly embodies all of these complex traits without allowing the performance to disintegrate into mere histrionics.

| Original Score: B | Oct 17, 2017

Grim but not unwatchably so.

| Oct 11, 2017

With expert cinematography and the help of Vikander's powerful physical expressiveness, he (Kent) manages to paint a much-needed picture of women during wartime. Even better, it's not all pretty.

| Aug 2, 2017

Coolly directed by James Kent, the movie's anchored by the grave, delicately featured Vikander who's able to convey youthful romanticism without ever seeming childish.

| Apr 26, 2017

Nimbly tip toes around potential schmaltz, but still delivers the expected quota of emotion.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | May 22, 2016

An exquisite piece of work that shimmers with authentic emotion.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 27, 2016

It's very nicely, if a little safely made, and gives you a compelling sense of how blithely an entire generation was squandered.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 26, 2016

The actors are all extremely fine, with special credit extending not just to Vikander but to Colin Morgan in wonderfully open-hearted form as a fellow member of an all-but-lost generation.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 1, 2016

As this is a film about a witness bearer, it does well to capitalize on Vikander's perpetually observant eyes, which convey tenderness, intelligence, shock, incomprehension, comprehension, resiliency, and finally wisdom.

| Dec 31, 2015

This incredibly emotional film looks at one young woman who saw both her brother and fianc volunteer to fight in the trenches.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 22, 2015