Review of Emancipation (2022) by Bertobellamy — 13 Dec 2022
'Emancipation' reminds us that the abolition of slavery during the American Civil War was a complicated matter that the Union failed to understand and facilitate completely. However, the poor character development and the way it becomes Oscar bait is kind of shameful.
Will Smith is not terrible, but beyond the stoicism of his character, there is no other quality that gives him nuance. Also, the transition between escape drama and war movie is certainly not the most organic.
And despite its brutality and crudeness, the film does not offer the emotions it believes it has built, nor does it move the feelings it believes it has.
This review of Emancipation (2022) was written by Bertobellamy on 13 Dec 2022.
Emancipation has generally received mixed reviews.
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