Review of Emperor (2012) by Kurt B — 09 Aug 2013

Not much of a romance, war or historical film. Actually, it's not much of a film at all.

This review of Emperor (2012) was written by Kurt B on 09 Aug 2013.

Emperor has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Graham Young (657) for Birmingham Mail (391) on 03 Oct 2013

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By Chris W (2,796) on 05 Oct 2013

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By Dann M (1,530) on 09 Oct 2013

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By Tony L (800) on 08 Dec 2013

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By Alberto M (190) on 18 Oct 2013

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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 05 Oct 2013

Thank heaven for Jones's reliable grouchiness, his bloodhound eyes, high-belted paunch, and deader-than-deadpan drawl offering welcome relief…

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By Rich Cline (3,056) for Shadows on the Wall (2,096) on 10 Oct 2013

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 17 Jun 2014

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By Lance S (143) on 10 Nov 2013

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