The River

"A haunting reverie of the growing-up of a sensitive English girl (...) the illustrations of the country are beautiful beyond words-the serenity of the river, the power of boatmen sweeping its stream, the bazaars full of color and movement, and the dazzling brilliance of festivals." 

"The film is one of the simplest and most beautiful by Jean Renoir, among the greatest of directors. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)" 

"Masterpiece (...) Renoir's images flow with the same still motion as his metaphorical river" 

"'The River' relies almost entirely on Renoir’s mastery of filmmaking basics. Yet it’s also a complex and mysterious work." 

"The film is a cinematic love letter to India’s rich culture and traditions (...) [Renoir's] most visually stunning piece of work." 

"This is a beautiful picture, and certainly neither Technicolor nor India ever looked better (...) The characters are completely credible." 

"Renoir fashioned what might be his sweetest movie about family and one of the post-war years’ most serene cinematic statements."