Review of Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas (2013) by Hieu N — 05 Jul 2014

An example of the very traditional way of French-movie making here.

This review of Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas (2013) was written by Hieu N on 05 Jul 2014.

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris H (3,076) on 11 Nov 2014

A bland and uninteresting historical drama that wastes the solid cast and production values…

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By Jessica Kiang (522) for The Playlist (3,871) on 27 May 2013

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By Rodney G (251) on 23 Apr 2016

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By Margaret Pomeranz (380) for At the Movies (Australia) (716) on 10 Mar 2014

Mikkelsen is fine in the role, bringing to the part the gravitas and dogged persistence required…

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By Valeria P (338) on 02 Nov 2014

This movie is loosely based on a case in Germany, where Hans Koolhaas revolted against injustice. Good acting, great cinematography…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 05 Apr 2016

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By Kim M (582) on 31 Jan 2016

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Silly critics expected Braveheart when it was more like Ingmar Bergman's Virgin Spring…

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