Silkwood

"'Silkwood‘s strength is not in dealing with the abstract but the everyday (...) Extraordinary portrayals of everyday people characterize the contribution of director Mike Nichols’ talented diverse cast" 

"Though far from perfect, 'Silkwood' may be the most serious work Mr. Nichols has yet done in films" 

"[It] is not predictable. That's because he's not telling the story of a conspiracy, he's telling the story of a human life (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)" 

"A sensational expose of big business (...) [Mike Nichols] elicited superlative performances from the actors" 

"A very fine biographical drama" 

"It’s the film’s whole-hearted commitment to portraying the precious fullness of a complicated life, its pleasures as well as its sorrows, that still makes it a profoundly rich, poignant viewing experience, 40 years after its original release" 

"Ultimately it's rather akin to making a film about Joan of Arc and concentrating on her period pains."