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Queen of Katwe

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7.2/10 • 438

2016-09-232h 4m

Drama

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Directors
Mira Nair
Editors
Barry Alexander Brown

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  1. Madina Nalwanga

    Madina Nalwanga

    Phiona Mutesi

  2. David Oyelowo

    David Oyelowo

    Robert Katende

  3. Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita Nyong'o

    Nakku Harriet

  4. Martin Kabanza

    Martin Kabanza

    Mugabi Brian

  5. Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

    Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

    Margaret Night Nantongo

  6. Esther Tebandeke

    Esther Tebandeke

    Sarah Katende

  7. Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

    Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

    Tendo

  8. Ethan Nazario Lubega

    Ethan Nazario Lubega

    Mukumbya Benjamin

  9. Nikita Waligwa

    Nikita Waligwa

    Gloria Nansubuga

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Gimly

Dec 5, 2016

6/10

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.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$15,000,000.00
Revenue
$10,367,161.00
Keywords
chessbased on novel or booksportsbiographybased on true storywoman directorlife in the slumsbased on magazine, newspaper or article