Critical Reception
The film was generally well regarded by critics, and maintains an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Gene Siskel, who gave the film a highly enthusiastic review, predicted accurately upon its release that it would go on to win the Oscar for Best Picture of 1983.
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