Review of Free State of Jones (2016) by Joe Morgenstern for Wall Street Journal — 22 Jun 2016
Strong acting often lends authenticity to writing that lacks it, and Mr. McConaughey is, to be sure, an exceptionally strong actor. Yet this screenplay is so arid in its didacticism, so pallid in its would-be passion, that it defeats his efforts and our involvement.
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This review of Free State of Jones (2016) was written by Joe Morgenstern and published by Wall Street Journal on 22 Jun 2016.
Free State of Jones has generally received positive reviews.
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