Where the film excels, however, is director William Wyler's measured tone, which accepts the story's focus — of gradual changes and carnage on the home front — and uses lengthy sequences emphasizing actor reactions. (kqek.com)
The only part of this DVD release is the bonus features — two deleted scenes [though they are lengthy sequences]. (eclipsemagazine.com)
As there are lengthy sequences where we focus on just one or two stories and are then expected to just reinsert ourselves into a forgettable romance. (thehollywoodnews.com)