Review of First They Killed My Father (2017) by Michael B — 19 Oct 2017

This is a captivating, moving, and well-made film! Definitely a must-see movie (albeit not for the faint of heart)!!

This review of First They Killed My Father (2017) was written by Michael B on 19 Oct 2017.

First They Killed My Father has generally received positive reviews.

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By Felipeitrigo (1) on 21 Oct 2017

Una gran película que juega entre lo brutal y emocional sin caer en lo cliché, bien contada, una justa candidata a la nominación por lenguaje…

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By Jon Winkler (42) for The Young Folks (1,024) on 22 Oct 2017

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By William S (848) on 25 Jul 2018

A really incredible film, there needs to be more films like this highlighting the little known and often cruelest events in modern human history…

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By the end of their regime, the Khmer Rouge had killed around a quarter of Cambodians under the direction of psychotic mass murderer Pol Pot…

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By Matt G (2,017) on 22 Jan 2018

Angelina Jolie has been consistently banal with her directing efforts, and this one is no different…

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By Francisco Q (221) on 02 Dec 2017

Angelina Jolie finally find her note in direction with this honest and agressive portrayal of communist wars and conflicts…

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By Ayrton C (660) on 19 Dec 2017

Puntaje Original: 6.5 A pesar del poderoso potencial que tiene First They Killed my Father, se ve descompensada por una floja dirección, resultado…

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By Gordana G (1) on 16 Aug 2018

Emotional, gripping drama seen through the eyes of a young girl as her world is torn apart…

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By Joel G (229) on 21 Apr 2018

Riveting. This is a movie you can't stop once you have made it 10 minutes. This is a movie 13 and up will never forget…

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