Review of RBG (2018) by Tracey M — 03 Jan 2019

Great legal and political documentary! Oscar material.

This review of RBG (2018) was written by Tracey M on 03 Jan 2019.

RBG has generally received positive reviews.

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By Edward Porter (366) for Sunday Times (UK) (753) on 24 Jan 2019

[This] account of Ginsburg's life is straightforward and upbeat. It's of interest simply because its subject is an interesting person…

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By Charlotte O'sullivan (637) for London Evening Standard (2,015) on 06 Jan 2019

Her determination and self-belief are inspiring. She's convinced she still has much to offer. Only a cruel fool would disagree…

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By Ping P (3) on 03 Jan 2019

I was hoping for a balanced, fair, warts-and-all look at RBG. Nope! Just sycophantic a$$ kissing from the usual suspects…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 03 Jan 2019

For good or ill, the film does not directly engage with Ginsburg’s views on contemporary feminism and sexual harassment and what is sometimes…

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By Paul Whitington (413) for Irish Independent (461) on 03 Jan 2019

[A] partisan but entertaining and informative documentary…

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By Sylvia G (88) on 15 Jan 2019

Really powerful. Would recommend to anyone…

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By Felicia Feaster (10) for Burnaway.org (3) on 02 Nov 2018

A fist-pumping cinematic clarion call, RBG is a chance for viewers to revel in a real-world superhero and defender of truth, justice and the…

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By Elle P (95) on 10 Dec 2018

I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks…

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By Jennifer H (754) on 03 Jan 2019

Transparent attempt to manufacture a hero for the so-called resistance but with nothing to justify it…

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By Beth Webb (40) for Empire Magazine (3,326) on 03 Jan 2019

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