Review of A United Kingdom (2016) by Drew M — 22 Mar 2017

A United Kingdom breekt weinig nieuw grond op het waargebeurde verhaal gebied, maar weet alsnog een emotioneel gedreven plot goed vooruit te brengen met de sterke prestaties van Rosamund Pike en David Oyelowo.

This review of A United Kingdom (2016) was written by Drew M on 22 Mar 2017.

A United Kingdom has generally received positive reviews.

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