Bread and Roses

The New York Times by Dana Stevens

He plies his viewers with plenty of bread -- chewy and, to some tastes, dry and starchy scenes -- but he also scatters petals of whimsy and delight to nourish the senses.

Slate by David Edelstein

The director's knee-jerk anti-capitalism often sticks in my (white, well-fed) craw.

Christian Science Monitor by David Sterritt

Socially alert drama.

L.A. Weekly by John Patterson

There are scenes here that fill one with rage or bring tears to the eyes.

Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas

Bread and Roses" hits home when one of Maya's co-workers observes, "When we put on uniforms, we become invisible." It's a truth as uncomfortable as it is undeniable.

Chicago Tribune by Michael Wilmington

As is often the case in Loach's films, all the acting is exemplary. Padilla, who learned English only shortly before making the film, is a natural actress, a smoldering presence.

New York Magazine (Vulture) by Peter Rainer

Loach has gotten hold of a marvelous subject -- the invisibility of the working poor in the environs of the rich -- that keeps you watching despite all the banner-waving.

Chicago Sun-Times by Roger Ebert

Will this movie change anything, or this review make you want to see it? No, probably not. But when you come in tomorrow morning, someone will have emptied your wastebasket.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer by Sean Axmaker

It's a passionate film powered by the righteous anger of injustice.

Variety by Todd McCarthy

Its politics and dramatic line are familiar and far from convincing.