Mr. Jones

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stewart M @estew Sep 14, 2026 Fascinating story but a little uneven and choppy in the telling See more Steven K @Shitakeee Aug 2, 2026 Incredible story - masterfully told. See more Juris O @Juris100 Jul 6, 2026 The film is not bad, but in places it is very boring. See more Kevin L @Lakeman Jun 28, 2026 Another fine piece of work by Agnieszka Holland. Covering the story of Gareth Jones uncovering the harsh truth behind Stalin's 'People's Paradise' propaganda. Risking the lives of himself & six British engineers in the hopes of exposing Stalin & saving millions from dying in the Soviet famine in Ukraine's Holodomor, Jones also inspired Orwell to write "Animal Farm". Holland's film has a feeling of the claustrophobic fear felt by foreign visitors/workers in Soviet Russia, incl. James Norton's Jones character & Vaness Kirby's Ada. There's also a sense of authenticity in those trying to suppress & threaten those who would expose the heinous truth, along w/ the British govt. figures who felt their hands tied by the need to maintain Soviet ties amid their own economic plight. Norton, Kirby, and Kenneth Cranham are all impressive. As is the always reliable Peter Sarsgaard as the vile figure Walter Duranty. 3.8 stars See more Julian P @JulianPoulter Apr 25, 2026 Great movie. First - it's an important movie as it poses questions as to how long the west knew about Stalin's destruction of his own people and did nothing. It's far slower and more intense than expected but it is superbly crafted and James Norton is perfect. See more Natalia B. @RT16602741 Nov 21, 2025 The film is absolutely amazing! One of the best historical films ever! See more Read all reviews

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