Review of Queen of Katwe (2016) by Jaime P — 12 Oct 2016

Unexpectedly a great wonderful movie!! very well done. great acting, great uplifting story!!

This review of Queen of Katwe (2016) was written by Jaime P on 12 Oct 2016.

Queen of Katwe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Grant H (1,337) on 07 Sep 2017

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By Evan G (278) on 16 Aug 2017

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By Rachit Gupta (237) for Filmfare (373) on 30 Oct 2017

After the efforts of the actors its director Mira Nair's deft handling of the subject that makes Queen Of Katwe such a delightful and genuine film…

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 17 Oct 2017

She (Mira Nair) draws wonderful performances from her young, unknown cast, shooting street scenes with powerful authenticity and delivering…

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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 Terry G (246) on 25 Feb 2018

A cliche plot so, the film can't be blamed for milking the cliches throughout…

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By I-Onell S (454) on 14 Jul 2017

Que linda e inspiradora historia. Quien diria que el ajedrez lograria tanto…

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By Zora L (41) on 21 Jun 2017

Very good indeed. Inspirational. Recommended…

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