Review of RBG (2018) by Ryan S — 06 May 2018

I wanted to like this movie. But it was completely boring.

This review of RBG (2018) was written by Ryan S on 06 May 2018.

RBG has generally received positive reviews.

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By Aine O'connor (240) for Sunday Independent (Ireland) (504) on 07 Jan 2019

[RBG] has been instrumental in changing so much of what we now take for granted; this insight into the woman behind the law is utterly charming…

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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 Joe Friar (93) for The Victoria Advocate (93) on 27 Oct 2018

Even Ginsburg's biggest devotes will be learn something new from the documentary which takes a candid look at RBG's life…

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 06 Jan 2019

It’s not a showy piece of film-making, but then this indomitable 85-year-old is not an ostentatious person…

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By Jude B (42) on 10 Jan 2019

Interesting, thought provoking, important to know aboit Ruth Bader Ginsburg…

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

[A] partisan but entertaining and informative documentary…

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By Philip P (375) 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 Alex G (1,313) on 03 Jan 2019

Great legal and political documentary! Oscar material…

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