Review of Queen of Katwe (2016) by Bhbarry — 01 Oct 2016
“Queen of Katwe” is biodrama based on the true story of Phiona, a Ugandan girl with an uncanny and innate gift for playing and winning in the game of chess. The film is based on an article and book written by Tim Crothers,a screenplay by William Wheeler and stars David Oyelowo and Madina Naiwanga (who plays the young chess prodigy).
This could easily have turned out to be one of those formula feel good films with their predictable story book endings but, In the capable hands of director Mara Nair (“Amelia”), she brings warmth, emotion and an understanding of the Ugandan culture into this lovely and heart warming film.
It Is an enriching movie experience and well deserves the 8.0 I rate it. Like a winning chess player, Ms. Naair made all the right moves.
This review of Queen of Katwe (2016) was written by Bhbarry on 01 Oct 2016.
Queen of Katwe has generally received positive reviews.
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