Review of Loving (2016) by Jim B — 27 Jan 2017

Nicely acted but slow moving film with very few surprises.

This review of Loving (2016) was written by Jim B on 27 Jan 2017.

Loving has generally received positive reviews.

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 03 Nov 2018

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By Mahmus (190) on 25 Sep 2020

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By Matt B (1,998) on 08 Oct 2017

Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton are excellent. I felt like something was missing, though…

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By Nilufer R (1,189) on 24 Apr 2018

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By Hilton Als (5) for 4Columns (32) on 10 Nov 2017

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