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By Rex Reed (1,506) for Observer (1,042) on 27 Sep 2016

A rewarding family film indeed, at a time when we badly need one…

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By Roger Moore (6,008) for Movie Nation (3,875) on 27 Sep 2016

It’s overlong and rarely surprising, but Nair skillfully plays the limited board this story gives her, a queen among filmmakers making all…

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By Roger Tennis (246) for Cinemaclips.com (246) on 27 Sep 2016

Poor Ugandan girl Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga) becomes a chess champion in this fascinating true story…

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By Oliver Whitney (71) for ScreenCrush (954) on 26 Sep 2016

It shirks the typical Disney model of an untouchable, picturesque fantasy by telling a more grounded, human story coursing with love and earnestness…

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By E. Oliver Whitney (111) for ScreenCrush (954) on 26 Sep 2016

It shirks the typical Disney model of an untouchable, picturesque fantasy by telling a more grounded, human story coursing with love and earnestness…

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By Jimmy Geurts (13) for Tampa Bay Times (1,287) on 26 Sep 2016

The film is able to overcome some of its narrative familiarity just by showcasing characters, locations and music we rarely see on screen…

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By Erin Whitney (65) for ScreenCrush (954) on 26 Sep 2016

It shirks the typical Disney model of an untouchable, picturesque fantasy by telling a more grounded, human story coursing with love and earnestness…

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By Deanna B (289) on 25 Sep 2016

Seriously had LOW expectations for this movie and was hesitant to see it but it truly surprised me and I'm glad I went…

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By Jenn F (26) on 25 Sep 2016

Got to see a sneak preview of Queen of Katwe last week. It's outstanding…

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By Brad B (588) on 25 Sep 2016

Being based on a real story helped them avoid some expected cliches, I think (though that's not always the case)…

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By Christian M (509) on 24 Sep 2016

Amazing feel good, brings you back t reality movie…

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By Greg H (425) on 24 Sep 2016

I ?? this movie. So touching. They should make more like this…

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By Alonso Duralde (1,351) for Linoleum Knife (40) on 24 Sep 2016

Mira Nair is an emotional button-pusher of Spielbergian ability…

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By Brent_Marchant (762) on 24 Sep 2016

An inspirational though sometimes heavy-handed, wooden, formulaic tale of overcoming the odds and succeeding…

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By Robin L (100) on 23 Sep 2016

A heartwarming movie made possible not only by the story but also by all the great actresses and actors, especially Lupita…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 23 Sep 2016

A heartwarming movie made possible not only by the story but also by all the great actresses and actors, especially Lupita…

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By Melissa W (349) on 23 Sep 2016

Uplifting but not sappy. Perfect performances in a setting not usual for a mainstream film…

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By Nora Lee Mandel (401) for Maven's Nest (67) on 23 Sep 2016

Triumphant celebration of mind of real girl in Africa with help of Pollyanna. . .Vividly filmed on location…

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By James Verniere (1,180) for Boston Herald (1,433) on 22 Sep 2016

A real-life transformative fable from filmmaker Mira Nair with a unique and vibrant setting. All that and Lupita Nyong'o…

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By Tasha Robinson (753) for The Verge (432) on 22 Sep 2016

Nair's film is a joyous triumph in the way it makes the story accessible, without losing sight of the specifics that make it not just a true…

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