Review of A United Kingdom (2016) by Jason T — 03 Dec 2016

Good historical account with superb filmology.

This review of A United Kingdom (2016) was written by Jason T on 03 Dec 2016.

A United Kingdom has generally received positive reviews.

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A United Kingdom: David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike star in this biography about the racial controversy London-educated King Seretse Khama of…

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 16 Oct 2017

One of the great British films of 2016: it will send you out into the night knowing a little more about the world and, just possibly, quietly…

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By Rangan R (687) on 12 Jul 2017

The story of two kingdoms. It got the mixed responses from all the quarters, but I had a little doubt that did I watched the same film…

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By Bill C (822) on 01 Sep 2017

An absolute joy of a movie, with great performances and filmed with care and style. A piece of work that all concerned can be proud of…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 31 Oct 2017

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 Mirza Mohd S (643) on 09 May 2017

A United Kingdom' is a fascinating story that despite its minor issues is well told, well acted and has some terrific cinematography…

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By Terry G (246) on 26 Aug 2017

Delicious film, with all the right manipulative ingredients (even if organically based on a true story…

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