Queen of Katwe(2016)
PG
09/23/2016 (US)Drama2h 4m7.2
"In chess, the small one can become the big one."
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A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Mira Nair
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William Wheeler
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A review by Gimly
6.0
Written on December 5, 2016
From a technical point of view, _Queen of Katwe_ is not a resounding success. There is bad audio, continuity errors, hammy dialogue, some very bizarre choices in cinematography and the occasional scene of poor acting.
The story however (while following a fairly predictable family-friendly line) is totally engrossing. Chess may not be the most engaging spectator sport, but the journey of lead-character Phiona is a thorough one, and an intriguing side-step away from the usual Disney setting.
David Oyelowo is particularly worth looking out for. He (unsurprisingly) gives a fantastic performance.
_Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._
The story however (while following a fairly predictable family-friendly line) is totally engrossing. Chess may not be the most engaging spectator sport, but the journey of lead-character Phiona is a thorough one, and an intriguing side-step away from the usual Disney setting.
David Oyelowo is particularly worth looking out for. He (unsurprisingly) gives a fantastic performance.
_Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._
