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Fueled by a gripping performance from David Oyelowo, Selma draws inspiration and dramatic power from the life and death of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- but doesn't ignore how far we remain from the ideals his work embodied.
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If you don't mind the technical confusion it's a gripping story, and a great credit to DuVernay and co-writer Paul Webb who were unable to use King's original speeches for copyright reasons. Oct 4, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
If you don't mind the technical confusion it's a gripping story, and a great credit to DuVernay and co-writer Paul Webb who were unable to use King's original speeches for copyright reasons.
Simon Weaving
Ava DuVernay's Selma is a beautifully observed drama of public and private lives, of personal narratives and historic moments. Oct 4, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Ava DuVernay's Selma is a beautifully observed drama of public and private lives, of personal narratives and historic moments.
Philippa Hawker
David Oyelowo breathes such life into it and makes you feel like you're seeing this person for the first time. Sep 25, 2018 | Rating: 8.5/10 | Full Review…
David Oyelowo breathes such life into it and makes you feel like you're seeing this person for the first time.
Christy Lemire
It's extremely difficult to portray a legendary historical figure in a way that does justice to both that figure's momentousness and his humanity, but Oyelowo has found a way to do it. Sep 25, 2018 | Rating: B | Full Review…
It's extremely difficult to portray a legendary historical figure in a way that does justice to both that figure's momentousness and his humanity, but Oyelowo has found a way to do it.
Peter Rainer
Even if DuVernay stumbles a bit when it comes to political sausage-making (really, who knows?), the film is dramatically tight and emotionally true. Sep 25, 2018 | Rating: A | Full Review…
Even if DuVernay stumbles a bit when it comes to political sausage-making (really, who knows?), the film is dramatically tight and emotionally true.
Tom Long
In some ways it's beyond criticism as the first-ever major movie about this heroic campaigner. Feb 6, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
In some ways it's beyond criticism as the first-ever major movie about this heroic campaigner.
David Sexton
There is nothing saccharine about Selma. DuVernay does justice to the illustrious subject matter... and that's no mean feat. May 17, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
There is nothing saccharine about Selma. DuVernay does justice to the illustrious subject matter... and that's no mean feat.
Danielle Davenport
A very satisfying picture. May 2, 2019 | Rating: A | Full Review…
A very satisfying picture.
Rachel Wagner
In a time where dedicated activists are speaking their own truths to leaders who are often even less responsive, movies such as Selma feel more essential than ever. Apr 29, 2019 | Full Review…
In a time where dedicated activists are speaking their own truths to leaders who are often even less responsive, movies such as Selma feel more essential than ever.
Andrea Thompson
Selma's cultural significance is critical and will inevitably permeate all conversations about the film. As a reviewer, I must stress that its cinematic value speaks for itself, even when you swipe away the context of today's struggles. Mar 20, 2019 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
Selma's cultural significance is critical and will inevitably permeate all conversations about the film. As a reviewer, I must stress that its cinematic value speaks for itself, even when you swipe away the context of today's struggles.
Bernard Boo
Selma serves as a pointed and poignant riposte to our current historical moment. It's an important film about an important story. It deserves to be seen, shared, discussed, and, like the events it depicts, never forgotten. Feb 16, 2019 | Rating: A | Full Review…
Selma serves as a pointed and poignant riposte to our current historical moment. It's an important film about an important story. It deserves to be seen, shared, discussed, and, like the events it depicts, never forgotten.
Zaki Hasan
What makes Selma a truly fine film is the imagery we see. Feb 1, 2019 | Full Review…
What makes Selma a truly fine film is the imagery we see.
Amanda Greever
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