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By Shirley Sealy (140) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 21 Sep 2016

In the end, the obvious weaknesses in Queen of Katwe's script hardly matter, as most viewers will realize that they've discovered something…

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By Lauren Chval (51) for RedEye (906) on 21 Sep 2016

A sweet film that sticks to a tried-and-true formula and still manages to inspire…

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By Leah Pickett (132) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 21 Sep 2016

David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o are reliably superb in the critical supporting roles of Mutesi's chess coach and young mother, respectively…

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By Katie Walsh (1,279) for Tribune News Service (1,102) on 21 Sep 2016

An uplifting and emotional story rendered with a lively vibrancy by Nair and her stars…

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By Blake Goble (229) for Consequence of Sound (1,431) on 20 Sep 2016

Queen of Katwe shows that a film doesn’t have to give up on the tenets of genre, but has the potential to win big if it can enliven them…

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By Janice M (62) on 20 Sep 2016

I was lucky enough to win tickets to a pre screening tonight. I found this movie to be very engaging and would reccomend it…

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By Stephen Whitty (1,794) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 20 Sep 2016

Although the script is a little flat — just because the story is true doesn't mean it should feel so predictable — Nair gives the film…

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By Katie Rife (451) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 20 Sep 2016

In some ways, the more novel element is the film’s depiction of chess, which in Katwe is a popular sport on the level of football…

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By Richard Roeper (2,737) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 20 Sep 2016

This still works as a solid Disney sports movie because of the remarkable story, Mira Nair’s energetic and uplifting direction, and one of…

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By Bilge Ebiri (1,050) for Village Voice (8,525) on 20 Sep 2016

Nair's immersive, energetic style, combined with her talented cast's ability to invest even the most obvious lines with genuine feeling, gives…

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By David Lewis (299) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 20 Sep 2016

Chess is not the most visual of games, but Nair makes these competitions come alive…

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By Lisa Rosman (132) for Signature (102) on 20 Sep 2016

Singing and sincere, this film easily sails past the limitations of William Wheeler's script…

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By Jason A (950) on 19 Sep 2016

Enjoyable True Story. Good for the family…

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By Nichole W (20) on 19 Sep 2016

I saw an early screening, it was a great movie, thank you Disney for allowing this to happen…

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By Scott Mendelson (400) for Forbes (586) on 19 Sep 2016

It's about as good as you hoped it would be…

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By Jason Bailey (832) for Flavorwire (598) on 17 Sep 2016

A story that works within the broad strokes of familiarity, but fills them in with vibrancy, humanity, and emotion…

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By Catherine Shoard (160) for The Guardian (2,969) on 16 Sep 2016

For what is, in essence, a by-numbers Disney sports flick, there’s endless freshness and vivacity to Mira Nair’s picture – her best in years…

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By Cath Clarke (570) for Time Out London (344) on 16 Sep 2016

If you’re the person who watches weepies with a cynical curl of the lip, this isn’t the film for you…

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By Gregory Ellwood (229) for The Playlist (3,871) on 16 Sep 2016

The picture is genuinely entertaining and moving, but the fact it even exists in the first place is something you simply cannot dismiss…

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By Geoff Berkshire (602) for Variety (12,700) on 16 Sep 2016

The film’s strongest assets are undoubtedly its actors…

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