Review of Lumumba (2000) by Subhro R — 19 Dec 2008

This is what an Oliver Stone movie would be if Stone wasn't a complete retard.

This review of Lumumba (2000) was written by Subhro R on 19 Dec 2008.

Lumumba has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joyce S (14) on 03 May 2007

Very true about the democratic republic of congo…

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By Julie H (224) on 24 Dec 2008

Helps if you know something about the Congo, its history, and the major players before you see this movie…

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By Carlos A (167) on 08 Jun 2007

Another great political film by Raoul Peck. Good introduction to cold war poltics in Africa…

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By Teiko D (1) on 17 Jun 2007

This movie probably would have been made much earlier if the Belgian government's role in Lumumba's murder had been known…

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By Aurélie M (10) on 21 Oct 2007

Wow...HUGE disappointment. I can summarize: Lumumba was an absolute saint who never did or said anything that showed human fallibility…

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By Wande A (2) on 19 Aug 2007

If you're curious about or fascinated with politics, the Cold War and African problems then this is the movie to watch. It's got it all…

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By Kelly Vance (1,015) for East Bay Express (1,012) on 10 Aug 2011

It's a prime example of how a historical drama can be politically correct but thoroughly embalmed. The memory of Patrice Lumumba deserves better…

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By Omar C (23) on 10 Jun 2007

Very similar to JFK in the sense that Lumumba that he really was the prime minister…

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By Mithun G (132) on 03 Apr 2009

And I thought politics at home were fucked up…

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By Twahi S (15) on 30 Nov 2008

Shame the movie had not explored more of the growth of Lumumba's life towards politics. But his actor does a good job of expressing Lumumba's passion…

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