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   • 7.4/10 7.4/10 IMDb
   • 94% 94% Rotten Tomatoes

   Critics consensus Queen of Katwe is a feel-good movie of uncommon smarts and passion, and outstanding performances by Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo help to elevate the film past its cliches. More reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

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   Is 'Queen of Katwe' a good movie?

   • But she certainly learned that life is full of surprises. When it comes to movie surprises, “Queen of Katwe” is a truly pleasant one. Brian Tallerico is the Managing Editor of RogerEbert.com, and also covers television, film, Blu-ray, and video games.

   Queen of Katwe movie review & film summary (2016) | Roger Ebert

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   What makes 'Queen of Katwe' a good story?

   • Ms. Nalwanga’s watchful, quiet presence conveys both shyness and determination, a habit of humility in tension with an almost superhuman intelligence. Phiona’s awakening sense of her talent is the engine that drives the main plot of “Queen of Katwe” and also what makes it an affecting character study.

   Review: In ‘Queen of Katwe,’ a Pawn Finds Her Crown Through Chess

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   Why does Phiona learn chess in Queen of Katwe?

   • Phiona’s awakening sense of her talent is the engine that drives the main plot of “Queen of Katwe” and also what makes it an affecting character study. When she starts to learn chess, she can barely read, and her growing awareness of the powers of her mind is thrilling to watch. Ms.

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2. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › queen-of-katwe-2016Queen of Katwe movie review & film summary (2016) | Roger Ebert

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   Sep 23, 2016 · The nuanced, subtle newcomer Madina Nalwanga plays 10-year-old Phiona Mutesi, a young lady who lives in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. She has almost no possessions, can’t read and sells maize in the street to try to scrape together change for her family, which includes two brothers, a sister, and her headstrong mother Harriet (Nyong’o).

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   Sep 22, 2016 · “Queen of Katwe” follows the journey of a girl from poor township in Uganda to becoming a champion chess player.

   • Director: Mira Nair
   • Author: A.O. Scott

   • Video Duration: 124 min

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   Queen of Katwe is a feel-good movie of uncommon smarts and passion, and outstanding performances by Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo help to elevate the film past its cliches. Read Critics...

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   • Director: Mira Nair

   • Content Rating: PG
   • Actors: Madina Nalwanga

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6. www.theverge.com › 2016/9/23 › 13008292Queen of Katwe review: an exceptional underdog sports story ...

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   Sep 23, 2016 · Mira Nair’s inspirational chess drama Queen of Katwe is remarkable in the simplest but most profound way: it’s an American film about Africa that doesn’t feel like it was made by tourists ...

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   • Author: Tasha Robinson

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   Sep 11, 2016 · What a vibrant, lively, yet understated joy Queen of Katwe is. Mira Nair’s warm biopic of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi —a daughter of the Katwe slums who is blessed with a...

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   Oct 23, 2016 · Queen of Katwe review – warm and winning. Disney’s rags-to-riches tale of a Ugandan chess champion will leave you with a lump in your throat. Jonathan Romney. Sun 23 Oct 2016 03.00 EDT....

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   Inspiring true tale of girl Ugandan chess champ. Read Common Sense Media's Queen of Katwe review, age rating, and parents guide.