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Queen of Katwe
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In this film, Fiona faces different paths in her life, living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. 10-year-old Fiona is on a journey of constant struggle with her and her family, who has always cooperated with her. One day, Fiona's life is changing rapidly after she introduced chess in record time.
Actors:
Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyongo, Martin Kabanza, Taryn Kyaze, Ivan Jacobo, Nicolas Levesque, Ronald Ssemaganda, Ethan Nazario Lubega, Nikita Waligwa, Edgar Kanyike, ...»
Director:
Mira Nair
Country:
United States
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Sunday Times (UK)
December 17, 2016 Even with a clearly signposted ending, it still manages to offer surprises. Nair delights in Uganda, painting a country of many social contrasts and cultures; she embraces possibility, not poverty.
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New Zealand Herald
March 02, 2017 Aimed at tweens and upwards rather than young kids, Queen of Katwe offers something we don't see often; an accessible, enjoyable story delivered in a mature and understated manner.
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Financial Times
December 27, 2016 For every cliché the film indulges, another is skirted, and another subverted. By the end, every ounce of feelgood is deserved.
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The Atlantic
October 04, 2016 In some ways, the film's streaks of realism-not fantasy-are what make it such a genuine pleasure to watch.
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Rolling Stone
September 23, 2016 Directed by the great Mira Nair, the film hits you like a shot in the heart. Nyong'o and Oyelowo are both extraordinary, giving newcomer Nalwanga a chance to shine as Phiona grows into her own woman.
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New York Observer
September 28, 2016 The story is true, and the message it delivers-with care and help, the disenfranchised can become role models and inspire others-is unabashedly sentimental, but in a good way.
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February 15, 2017 Queen of Katwe is hardly revolutionary but it defies one defining convention of the familiar Disney underdog/culture clash drama: it presents no white savior or mentor to be inspired by the third world / underprivileged characters as he gives them hope.
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San Diego Reader
September 29, 2016 Director Mira Nair knows just how to deploy her excellent cast, giving weight to the drama of both Mom and coach without ever forgetting her sweet young queen.
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Associated Press
October 24, 2016 The colors and rhythms of life in the slums of Uganda are what set Queen of Katwe apart from other underdog chess movies.
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Newsday
September 29, 2016 Predictable and very Disneyfied, but Mutesi's remarkable story carries the day.
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Shadow and Act
January 23, 2017 Overall, the film is not without its flaws. However, in the end, you aren't just rooting for Phiona, but also for all of those who have found themselves in similar situations.
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Reel Talk Online
March 22, 2017 Oyelowo and Nyong'o's performances temper the film with heart-wrenching emotion. And Mira Nair's touching portrait of Katwe's inspiring young queen with a dream is one to remember.
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