Review of Queen of Katwe (2016) by Marc W — 13 Oct 2016

One of the best movies of the year,. charming.

This review of Queen of Katwe (2016) was written by Marc W on 13 Oct 2016.

Queen of Katwe has generally received positive reviews.

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A life changing game. I am not a big fan of Mira Nair. But I like some of her films, particularly 'Amelia…

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By Jeff L (776) on 06 May 2017

All around enjoyable and heartwarming film, an easy watch for the family…

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By Alexandra Macaaron (124) for Women's Voices for Change (124) on 02 Dec 2017

With its empowering message and determined heroine, this sweetly intelligent movie finds real inspiration in a remarkable true story…

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By Zora L (41) on 21 Jun 2017

Very good indeed. Inspirational. Recommended…

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By Frank Ochieng (928) for The Critical Movie Critics (78) on 08 Nov 2018

And although the film feels strongly familiar in pathos and promise it is still a capable message movie about disenfranchised youngsters that…

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By Ray S (427) on 21 Apr 2018

OK movie, mildly entertaining. Very conventional story. Think Lupita Nyong'o is terribly miscast in this movie, like Kim Basinger in 8 Mile…

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By Alison Rowat (245) for The Herald (Scotland) (244) on 21 Aug 2018

Mira Nair's picture is too long, but you can forgive such an inspiring tale a lot, especially when it is so clear-eyed about poverty in modern…

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By James L (1,420) on 20 Jul 2017

Fun and heartwarming human interest story with a happy ending. Well done…

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By Natalie K (158) on 17 Jul 2017

Nice enough movie, nothing overly exciting…

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By Rendy Jones (321) for Rendy Reviews (320) on 29 Aug 2018

While following a familiar formula, its fearlessness of telling a story told in a new perception makes this a worthwhile viewing for anyone…

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