Review of The Decline of the American Empire (1986) by Vincent Canby for The New York Times — 28 Apr 2011
Mr. Arcand's dialogue is not didactic. It's spontaneously funny and rueful and full of oblique revelations. Though highly intelligent, his characters are prone to self-delusion. They're nothing if not civilized, but they don't hesitate to lie and cheat in their own interests.
You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.
This review of The Decline of the American Empire (1986) was written by Vincent Canby and published by The New York Times on 28 April 2011.
The Decline of the American Empire has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
Yes
No
