like so many of the movies that stem from McEwan's novels, "The Children Act" is a soulful and sophisticated adult drama that peers into the void between the beauty of ideals and the cost of living by them
a typically marvelous performance from Emma Thompson; the wonderfully nuanced film; told with a depth of empathy so profound, "The Children Act" is that rarest of things: an adult drama, written and interpreted with a sensitivity to mature human concerns
a fascinating, touching, slightly awkward and incredibly endearing journey of self-discovery; The Children Act is a masterpiece from beginning to end and it should not be missed
a drama illuminated by two electric performances; With two performances [Emma Thompson and Fionn Whitehead] of this caliber, the film is guaranteed to generate attention and acclaim; intelligently adapted by McEwan himself, Richard Eyre has done a good j