20 years backwards to Vivien Leigh in A Streetcar named Desire, 20 years forwards to herself in The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne, no single actress can possibly exceed her brilliant performance. Forward two decades to Vivian Mary Hartley in A Streetcar Named Desire , Twenty years back to her own in The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne , no one can surpass Maggie Smith's perfect portrayal of Miss Brody in this film.
There is no doubt that Margaret Natalie Smith gave a benchmark performance.
The famous American film critic Dave Kehr wrote in Chicago Reader, "Smith is in one of those technically stunning, emotionally distant performances that the British are so damn good at." Maggie Smith is absolutely shocking technically and relatively distant emotionally. The most outstanding in this kind of acting, the British are really good at this kind of acting.
Maggie Smith is luminous as the teacher whose passion for art and life is inspiring, but whose arrogance and short-sightedness can be dangerous. Maggie Smith was exploring the limits of a teacher's passion People are exciting, but her arrogance and shortsightedness are dangerous. Maggie Smith has achieved a shining performance, she has explored the limit of teacher enthusiasm.
Maggie Smith is mesmerizing. She paints the blind monstrosity of Miss Jean Brodie in the most recognizable human tones. Maggie Smith is mesmerizing. She paints the blind monstrosity of Miss Jean Brodie in the most recognizable human tones.
Maggie Smith's performance rates as one of the finest on screen. Maggie Smith's performance rates as one of the finest on screen.
