Review of Pride (2014) by Joel M — 31 Dec 2015
*** Average.
The British film "Pride" is based on the true story of U.K. gay activists' work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. It was a story that I had not heard of before. Director Matthew Warchus' was sure to bring some inspirational elements of the film on how two opposite polar groups can work together for civil rights and fair labor. But Warchus' was sure to implore us with the aforementioned concept a few too times to many; as worthy as the concept is. I am a big fan of 80's New Wave Retro music, so I was very proud of "Pride" to include some U.K. New Wave classics. The ensemble acting was commendable but not sensational; which included Ben Schnetzner as U.K. gay activist leader Mark, Dominic West as the flamboyant Jonathan, and Imelda Stanton as a Miner Committee Member. "Pride" is not the biggest pride film piece from the 2014 movie year, but it has enough activist gravitas to give it a shout.
This review of Pride (2014) was written by Joel M on 31 Dec 2015.
Pride has generally received very positive reviews.
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