--- title: "Rose: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/rose/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/rose" critics_score: 83 critics_reviews: 14 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Rose (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 83 from 14 reviews: 13 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative. Most critics respond warmly to Rose, with Sandra Hüller’s performance the clearest point of agreement. The reviews repeatedly praise her restraint, emotional force and ability to make the character compelling within Schleinzer’s austere approach. Praise also clusters around the precise black-and-white cinematography, historical detail and controlled storytelling. Several critics find the film affecting as well as intellectually engaging, particularly in its challenge to rigid gender roles; the a cappella score also draws praise. Reservations concern the limits of that control rather than the acting. Slant Magazine finds the film engrossing but argues that its narration constrains its treatment of Rose’s gender. Elsewhere, the deliberate pace and grimness are generally treated as hurdles the film overcomes, not decisive weaknesses. Enthusiasm ranges from measured approval to emphatic praise, with little substantive dissent evident in the available summaries, though one review’s verdict cannot be established from its inaccessible text. ## Time Out — Stephen A Russell Rating 5/5. 4 June 2026. The review calls Schleinzer’s film a gender-upending masterpiece, with Hüller impeccable. It singles out her performance and the film’s delicate challenge to gender stereotyping. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/rose-review-2026) ## IndieWire — Ryan Lattanzio Rating A-. 17 February 2026. Festival review. The critic calls the film a shattering, potentially masterpiece-level achievement. They especially praise Sandra Hüller’s emotionally powerful performance and the film’s controlled visual style. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/rose-review-sandra-huller-markus-schleinzer-1235179192/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2026. Festival review. Rooney finds the film an eloquent challenge to rigid gender roles and a terrific story told with confidence. He especially praises Sandra Hüller’s tightly controlled, charismatic performance. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/rose-review-sandra-huller-markus-schleinzer-1236506222/) ## Vulture — Bilge Ebiri Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 16 February 2026. Ebiri calls the film mesmerizing and suggests Hüller delivers her greatest role yet. He praises the film’s austere, luminous black-and-white filmmaking and Hüller’s restrained, vulnerable performance. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/rose-review-sandra-huller-gets-her-greatest-role-yet.html) ## Screen Daily — Wendy Ide Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2026. Festival review. Ide’s headline signals an enthusiastic verdict, describing the film as an arresting character study. She singles out Sandra Hüller’s performance as phenomenal. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/rose-review-sandra-huller-is-phenomenal-in-arresting-character-study-set-in-17th-century-germany/5213915.article) ## Variety — Guy Lodge Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2026. Festival review. Lodge finds the film an immaculately controlled, emotionally affecting folk tragedy, made accessible by Sandra Hüller’s extraordinary performance. He especially praises the stark black-and-white cinematography and the haunting a cappella score. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/rose-review-sandra-huller-1236663868/) ## The Observer — Jonathan Romney Fi1m's normalised score 84/100 (inferred from the text). 18 February 2026. Festival review. Romney presents Rose as one of the festival’s best films, praising its meticulous historical detail and stark beauty. He also singles out Sandra Hüller’s commanding lead performance as a standout. [Read the review](https://observer.co.uk/culture/film/article/the-best-and-the-worst-from-the-berlin-film-festival) ## The Guardian — Peter Bradshaw Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 16 February 2026. Festival review. Bradshaw finds the film captivating and engrossing despite its grimness, praising its stark, beautiful photography. He singles out Sandra Hüller’s superb performance as the film’s driving force. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/16/rose-review-sandra-huller-berlin-film-festival-gender-stereotypes) ## Sight and Sound — BFI Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 23 February 2026. Festival review. The critic finds the film an intriguing, quietly affecting tragedy about gender and history. Hüller’s subtle performance is singled out for providing the film’s emotional force. [Read the review](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/rose-sandra-huller-quietly-mesmerising-this-gender-defying-german-period-drama) ## Slant Magazine — Diego Semerene Rating 3/4. 18 February 2026. Festival review. Semerene finds the film engrossing but argues its controlled narration constrains its treatment of Rose’s gender. He praises Sandra Hüller’s subtle performance and the precise monochrome cinematography. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/rose-review-sandra-huller/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2026. The critic finds the film intellectually gripping and emotionally effective despite its deliberate, austere pace. They praise Sandra Hüller and Caro Braun’s precise performances and the film’s quiet handling of moral dilemmas. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/rose-sandra-huller-review/) ## Eye for Film — Marko Stojiljkovic Fi1m's normalised score 78/100 (inferred from the text). 26 March 2026. The critic finds Rose powerful and timely, praising its portrayal of the enduring injustices faced by those who defy social rules. He singles out the casting and actor direction, especially Sandra Hüller’s finely layered performance. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/rose-2026-film-review-by-marko-stojiljkovic) ## Deadline — Damon Wise Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 19 February 2026. Festival review. Wise regards the historical drama as a triumph and another showcase for Sandra Hüller. He particularly praises her remarkable, chameleonic performance and the film’s thoughtful folk-tale treatment of true-life stories. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2026/02/berlin-film-festival-2026-movie-reviews-1236717971/) ## The Playlist Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 20 February 2026. The URL identifies this as a review of the matching film. The page is blocked, so its verdict and specific praise or criticism cannot be established. [Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/rose-review-sandra-huller-delivers-another-stunning-performance-as-a-gender-swapped-soldier-berlin-20260220/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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