Review of Queen of Katwe (2016) by Gimly M — 04 Dec 2016
From a technical point of view, Queen of Katwe is not a resounding success. There is bad audio, continuity errors, hammy dialogue, some very bizarre choices in cinematography and the occasional scene of poor acting.
The story however (while following a fairly predictable family-friendly line) is totally engrossing. Chess may not be the most engaging spectator sport, but the journey of lead-character Phiona is a thorough one, and an intriguing side-step away from the usual Disney setting.
David Oyelowo is particularly worth looking out for. He (unsurprisingly) gives a fantastic performance.
This review of Queen of Katwe (2016) was written by Gimly M on 04 Dec 2016.
Queen of Katwe has generally received positive reviews.
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