November 2020 – Page 3 – Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews

Criterion: The Wicker Man (*****) duel of faiths

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Robin Hardy created a masterpiece during a time when good horror is as hard to find as the young and vibrant Rowan Morrison.

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This film is one of the better Price performances. If you want to see him for what made him famous enough to be on Thriller, start with this.

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It’s all competent, but it could have been great.

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What it lacks is a compelling 2nd or even 3rd act to tie the buildup together with a satisfying conclusion.