Review of Papillon (2017) by Danny B — 19 Sep 2018

Excellent Movie! Charlie Hunnam did a fantastic job in this movie.Even better then the 1973 version.

This review of Papillon (2017) was written by Danny B on 19 Sep 2018.

Papillon has generally received positive reviews.

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By William Venegas (102) for La Nación (Costa Rica) (102) on 10 Dec 2018

Thanks to Malek's work, we are convinced of the value of [their] friendship, even in the most inhuman conditions. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Mauro L (130) on 10 Oct 2018

Having never heard of the original film, I didn't quite know what to expect. I ended up seeing it twice…

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By Rtford (14) on 09 Mar 2019

After appreciating the 1973 original, I honestly didn't think I'd enjoy viewing the remake; but I did. Not a great movie, but enjoyable…

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By Ben B (1,489) on 19 Sep 2018

Excellent Movie! Charlie Hunnam did a fantastic job in this movie.Even better then the 1973 version…

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By Profamateur (71) on 08 Apr 2021

The movie is a bit long but never boring. Its a repetitive mix between hope and letdown…

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By Lynn T (25) on 15 Jan 2019

Fantastic remake! As good as the original. Rami Malek and Charlie Hunnamâ(TM)s chemistry is amazing…

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By Kevin Maher (647) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 21 Dec 2018

The deadening narrative structure (escape, capture, escape, capture etc) eventually overwhelms everything else on screen…

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By Magnus S (724) on 04 Nov 2018

We already had an amazing original movie to this perfect novel. A remake should be much more improved I think, I found this one weak…

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By Ralfbergs (725) on 18 Dec 2019

I found this movie really interesting. Based on real events and great acting from both leads…

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By N. A (10) on 01 Nov 2018

Its an OK remake, wish I would have gotten to see more of this tropical paradise, both beautiful and so incredibly dangerous at the same time…

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