Review of The Mauritanian (2021) by Tim Grierson for Screen Daily — 16 Feb 2021
Certainly, The Mauritanian doesn’t lack for sincerity or muted rage. But the earnest, pat execution ultimately does a disservice to Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s arduous odyssey. His is a story that needs to be told, but with a little more urgency and ingenuity than what’s brought to bear here.
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This review of The Mauritanian (2021) was written by Tim Grierson and published by Screen Daily on 16 Feb 2021.
The Mauritanian has generally received positive reviews.
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