Review of Churchill (2017) by Mike M — 24 Jun 2017

Great acting by Cox and Richardson. Slow story-line.

This review of Churchill (2017) was written by Mike M on 24 Jun 2017.

Churchill has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Millo T (667) on 24 Dec 2017

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By Kevin C (1,734) on 30 Oct 2017

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By Andrew F (1,053) on 19 Nov 2017

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By Adam T (636) on 16 Dec 2017

The three stars I have awarded this film are almost entirely for Brian Cox as the stiff-upper-lip wartime PM who, against better advice, wants…

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By Ramon L (9) on 22 Mar 2018

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By Jonathon W (30) on 20 Sep 2017

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By Terry B (255) on 08 Dec 2017

Historically completely inaccurate portrayal of Churchill?s attitude and actions in the days preceding D-Day. A Hollywood debacle…

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By J F (205) on 27 Oct 2017

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By M. Faust (314) for The Public (Buffalo) (288) on 07 Sep 2017

It offers a lot for an actor willing the seize the bit and gnaw on it, as Cox is more than capable of…

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