10 Movies Roger Ebert Loved That Everyone Else Hated

4. When Will I Be Loved (4 stars)

When Will I Be LovedEbert Quote: "What is fascinating and ingenious about When Will I Be Loved is that nothing need be anticipated, not even the possibility of a con. In scenes of flawless timing, logic and execution, Vera improvises in a fluid situation and perhaps even surprises herself at where she ends up." Critical Consensus: 32% Roger seemed to have a soft spot for these erotic, sexually charged thrillers, because he similarly went against the grain when Indecent Proposal was released, awarding it three stars while reviews were largely negative. In his video review of When Will I Be Loved, he even referred to it as a "masterpiece", and awarded it 4 stars, which is pretty shocking given that many reviews criticised it for being misogynistic, as was a similar complaint leveled against Proposal at the time of release. But believe me, there are far more egregious efforts that Roger has awarded 4 stars to...
 
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