Review of A United Kingdom (2016) by Tree E — 13 Mar 2017

Fantastic movie! Probably the best movie of the year!

This review of A United Kingdom (2016) was written by Tree E on 13 Mar 2017.

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By João P (627) on 23 Jul 2017

Amazing and beautiful, A United Kingdom is a great true story about two people that fight against the circumstances to stay together…

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By Mark P (1,180) on 13 Oct 2017

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By Al Hoff (171) for Pittsburgh City Paper (225) on 18 Dec 2017

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By Emma S (416) on 06 May 2017

A true story. A great cast. And yet a disjointed, schmaltzy, twee movie which lacks rhythm or anything to really captivate…

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By Alexander R (536) on 14 Jun 2018

A moving and highly engaging period piece…

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By Calvin C (583) on 22 Jul 2017

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