Review of Queen of Katwe (2016) by Davia J — 24 Nov 2016

Raw, amazing and vibrant. Beautifully acted and directed.

This review of Queen of Katwe (2016) was written by Davia J on 24 Nov 2016.

Queen of Katwe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Robert L (1,060) on 25 Feb 2018

Touching story. Strong performances. Extra half star because I have a thing for chess films…

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By Leong C (520) on 06 Apr 2017

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 17 Oct 2017

She (Mira Nair) draws wonderful performances from her young, unknown cast, shooting street scenes with powerful authenticity and delivering…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 06 Apr 2017

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By James A (583) on 28 Jul 2018

A wonderful and inspirational movie based off of a true story that follows a young girls hidden talent, and a mothers duty to care for her…

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By Legitsalt (67) on 18 Apr 2018

This is certainly a film with potential…

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By Tristan F (138) on 22 Mar 2017

This movie was really good and inspiring. Show it to your kids if you get the chance. Really good chess…

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By Renuka Vyavahare (150) for The Times of India (879) on 06 Nov 2017

Queen of Katwe is your quintessential triumph-of-the-underdog story - predictable, yet inspiring…

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By Chip R (74) on 28 Jul 2018

A wonderful and inspirational movie based off of a true story that follows a young girls hidden talent, and a mothers duty to care for her…

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By Ray S (427) on 21 Apr 2018

OK movie, mildly entertaining. Very conventional story. Think Lupita Nyong'o is terribly miscast in this movie, like Kim Basinger in 8 Mile…

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