Review of A United Kingdom (2016) by Chloe C — 26 Dec 2016

A beautiful tale of love, sacrifices and courage based on a true people and events :).

This review of A United Kingdom (2016) was written by Chloe C on 26 Dec 2016.

A United Kingdom has generally received positive reviews.

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An interesting story. We don't often see films where there are so many different angles for the racism to explore…

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By Al Hoff (171) for Pittsburgh City Paper (225) on 18 Dec 2017

Oyelowo and Pike make attractive leads -- particularly when contrasted with the cold-hearted, sherry-sipping, upper-crusty British bureaucrats…

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By João P (627) on 23 Jul 2017

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By Jack H (826) on 02 Sep 2017

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A United Kingdom is remarkably dry and clichéd and fails to find much depth in this story that defied one kingdom and united another…

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By Rangan R (687) on 12 Jul 2017

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