Review of Papillon (2017) by Santiago V — 26 Aug 2018

This movie was a good drama and I would see it again.

This review of Papillon (2017) was written by Santiago V on 26 Aug 2018.

Papillon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Magnus S (724) on 04 Nov 2018

We already had an amazing original movie to this perfect novel. A remake should be much more improved I think, I found this one weak…

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Thanks to Malek's work, we are convinced of the value of [their] friendship, even in the most inhuman conditions. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Rtford (14) on 09 Mar 2019

After appreciating the 1973 original, I honestly didn't think I'd enjoy viewing the remake; but I did. Not a great movie, but enjoyable…

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By Tim Robey (1,578) for Daily Telegraph (UK) (2,495) on 20 Dec 2018

Both actors rise intelligently to the occasion…

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By N. A (10) on 01 Nov 2018

Its an OK remake, wish I would have gotten to see more of this tropical paradise, both beautiful and so incredibly dangerous at the same time…

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By Mauro L (130) on 10 Oct 2018

Having never heard of the original film, I didn't quite know what to expect. I ended up seeing it twice…

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By Andrew J (1,127) on 05 Dec 2018

Well acted, well filmed, I was prepared to see another failed remake but was pleasantly surprised. Good job…

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By Maddie F (6) on 10 Oct 2018

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By Dan L (903) on 05 Nov 2018

I had to watch it at 1.5x the normal speed just to make it only a boring movie…

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By Jubin K (4) on 05 Nov 2018

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