Review of A Private War (2018) by Suzie S — 20 Nov 2018

I thought it was exceptional. The acting was amazing. Shows war as the horror it is, so the movie is not for everyone.

This review of A Private War (2018) was written by Suzie S on 20 Nov 2018.

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By Frank Ochieng (928) for ScreenAnarchy (469) on 29 Nov 2018

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By Glenn G (284) on 30 Dec 2018

Ultimately, A Private War is an homage to journalism, particularly the foreign correspondents who report on wars and disasters throughout the…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 22 Apr 2019

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By Donal S (8) on 29 Nov 2018

In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 25 Nov 2018

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By Jared Mobarak (867) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 20 Nov 2018

Part of why the performances work so effectively is that Heineman uses his documentary sensibilities to capture them with sensory context above…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 16 Dec 2018

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By Mike Reyes (98) for CinemaBlend (829) on 27 Nov 2018

A Private War tells Marie Colvin's story, which is just as vital as any conflict that she'd covered, and it does so with respect for its subject…

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