Review of Emancipation (2022) by John Nugent for Empire — 30 Nov 2022
Emancipation can’t avoid the well-trodden hallmarks of slavery stories, nor offer a particularly fresh perspective on them. It’s best when it leans into other modes — and when it centres on Will Smith’s outstanding, understated performance.
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This review of Emancipation (2022) was written by John Nugent and published by Empire on 30 Nov 2022.
Emancipation has generally received mixed reviews.
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