Marshall

  • 2017


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83 % Certified Fresh
$ 10 Million
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Positive Reviews 97
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Average Rating 3.3/5
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3.0
The film shines, however, as a taut courtroom drama, as Marshall and Friedman try to untangle Spells convoluted case and fight for justice while theyr .. EW
4.4
This gives the movie a richer sense of time and place than you might have expected. Rogerebert
3.0
Its not enough to simply observe that it happens, and that its wrong; at this point, its hardly even entertaining. Indie Wire
1.5
And yet, the problem with this hokey courtroom drama isnt that it says the right thing in the wrong way, the problem is that it ultimately doesnt say .. Indie Wire
3.5
If comic book superheroes get origin stories, why shouldnt Supreme Court justices Variety
3.0
So whos the pasty faced white boy constantly jockeying for screen time in a movie that should rightfully be Bosemans Time Out
2.0
This slickly average 1940s courtroom drama is the story of Thurgood Marshall, attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo .. The Guardian
3.0
Its 1941 and Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) is a hotshot young NAACP attorney, who, like Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, is defending a black man .. The Guardian
2.5
Is it out to win anyones heart and mind.No, and the most depressing thing about the film is its vague insinuation that the moment for doing just that ..
3.8
Director Reginald Hudlin handles the story with just enough finesse to make its details more thrilling than uneasy.
1.5
In ignoring the lived reality of colorism, Marshall creates a circumscribed version of blackness thats easy for white audiences to consume, lacks any .. Vulture
3.5
But it remains to be seen if, at this particularly fraught moment of heightened racial sensitivities, a modern audience will care to sit still for thi .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Therein lies the rub, and a fine origin story for a real life superhero (complete with macho foibles) worthy of his own Marvel esque action figure.
3.5
The scene telegraphs the shifting power dynamics Thurgood represents, but it also announces that the movie will resort to easy, ingratiating comedy to .. The New York Times
2.5
(And the cinematic courtroom drama is often riveting precisely because its fun to watch a sharp, virtuous attorney tear apart his opponents.) Paste Magazine
3.8
Marshall has all the ingredients of a truly great legal thriller, but the confines of this particular trial seem to be holding it back. IGN
1.0
Star Boseman, with a Black Panther feature in his future, has made something of a career playing famous folks like Jackie Robinson (in 42) and James B ..
2.5
Being an ally is a thankless job, and it should be especially if youre truly doing it for the right reasons. The Young Folks
3.5
Instead, Marshall never tries to elevate itself beyond being a courtroom drama. Cinema Blend
3.0
If hes all for equality, why not treat Sam Friedman the way hed like to be treated Ny Daily News
3.5
Marshall is a solid courtroom melodrama elevated by Bosemans towering performance and its own timely as ever subject matter. Screen Rant
3.8
Marshall overcomes some early stiffness and flat footed storytelling and evolves into an engaging courtroom drama, where witness stand theatrics and P .. Philly
3.8
Marshall overcomes some early stiffness and flat footed storytelling and evolves into an engaging courtroom drama, where witness stand theatrics and P .. Philly
4.5
Nothing is gained from prejudice.No one benefits from racism. Thurgood Marshall Spirituality And Practice
3.0
A portrait of the jurist as a young man resembles a good made for cable movie, and in Boseman and Gad it boasts a strong team. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Sometimes gripping and sometimes silly, a likable entertainment that never purports to resemble in any convincing way the people and times it depicts. Village Voice
3.8
Marshall gives us just enough of the world the man circulated in to make its points. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Its engaging and inspirational but, in terms of what it reminds us of, its also important. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 6 / 10 Marshall is not a bio pic of the late Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall. Blu Ray
5.0
But the visual style and narrative are imaginative, and theres enough social commentary to give this silly caper some weight. Chicago Reader
2.5
This is, by all accounts, the right portrait of the man, but its one without much drama. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Boseman is solid as Marshall but Sams character has the biggest character arc.
3.0
Boseman is solid as Marshall but Sams character has the biggest character arc.
2.0
Thurgood Marshall was the young firebrand civil rights lawyer who became the first African American Supreme Court justice.So you might expect this bio .. The Times
2.0
This is a very entertaining courtroom drama, at least from the perspective of this white male. Lariat
3.0
Thats disappointing, though its worth noting that what we got instead is an entertaining courtroom drama whereas a standard biopic, if it followed the .. Eric Ds Nider
2.5
The courtroom aspect feels conventional and the film lacks real insight, but its professionally handled and Boseman does solid work. News Review
3.0
What follows is a standard, albeit perfectly constructed, courtroom drama, which at times feels like a pilot for a TV series chronicling Marshalls cel .. Radio Times
3.8
Charged by Bosemans dramatic lightning, Marshall gives us an electrifying glimpse of a great man in the making. Rolling Stone
3.5
Hudlin focuses on one notable story in Marshalls career in this instance, a trial in Bridgeport, Connecticut in the winter of 1941 and serves it up wi .. The Wrap
3.8
The twists and turns of the court case are good if not mind blowing, and the narrow view of Marshall feels like more of a taste of a biopic than a com .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Is this a formula for a cinematic art.Well, there have been Oscar winning biopics. Npr
3.8
Hudlin has never made a solid old school courtroom drama like this. Star Tribune
4.0
Less a traditional biopic than a satisfyingly old fashioned courtroom drama, Marshall takes place in 1940 and focuses on a single case. Flim List
3.0
But Hudlin elicits strong performances from Chadwick Boseman and Josh Gad. Susang Ranger
4.0
Its definitely odd to say for a biopic, but a sequel would be welcome. Flickering Myth
5.0
The director Reginald Hudlin brings an apt blend of vigor and empathy to this historical drama, set in 1941. New Yorker
3.0
This hard truth is Marshalls best attribute because the film becomes your regular run of the mill courtroom drama without it. The Film Stage
3.8
The movie belongs to Boseman and Gad.Theres enough in Thurgood Marshalls story for another two or three movies, but this ones an engaging chapter in t .. Chicago Tribune
3.8
But not every cinematic argument needs to be subtle when the values defended are so fundamentally American. Boston Globe
3.0
A morally simplistic fairy tale thats maybe a good introduction to Marshall for middle schoolers, but doesnt do justice to the hard truths he fought f .. Uproxx
3.0
For all that, the film does have the desired effects on the less demanding parts of the brain.And Marshalls story is one worth hearing. The Irish Times
3.0
In its less effective moments, Marshall becomes a connect the dots history lesson, and the direction from TV veteran Hudlin has the look of an old fas .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
Marshall is an enjoyable enough film despite pulling a significant bait and switch. Lyles Movie Files
4.0
It could just be another Hollywood Twist to add unneeded tension to an already good story. Tony Medley
3.1
By all means, see this film. Just make sure to learn more about the great man at its center as soon as possible after you exit the theatre. Movie Freak
3.0
Its less effective at painting a portrait of Marshall; its not so much his story as it is the story of a trial in which Marshall happened to be a play .. Detroit News
3.5
Anchored by topnotch performances by Chadwick Boseman in the title role and Josh Gad, its a 75 year old story imbued with modern day resonance. Cnn
3.0
As fun as Marshall is to watch and it is its hard not to leave the theater wishing for just a little more substance. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
Marshall tries, but doesnt do justice to its subject But good source material will only get you so far. Vox
3.0
Hudlin somehow manages to maintain a light edge to proceedings, in a way that doesnt compromise the severity of the situation. Hey U Guys
4.0
Marshall is a reliably entertaining film based on a celebrated 1940s trial in the early career of Thurgood Marshall (1908 1993) who would in time beco .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.4
Marshall is one of the freshest and most entertaining films of the year. Stl Today
3.5
So go ahead and strike that complaintas Marshall proves, a movie can be entertaining AND complicated. The Stranger
4.0
I wont give away too many of those details, but suffice to say that each new revelation kept my eyes glued to the screen, providing exhilaration to a .. Cleve Land
4.3
Marshall is hip and glib, sharp in its pinstripes, a high shine on its shoes. Ar Kansas Online
3.5
Marshall is a unique biopic in that regard.Its approach is one that more biographical moviemakers should adopt. Film Racket
4.0
Its a racist/anti Semitic Venn diagram pulled together in a really watchable courtroom drama. The Sun
3.0
Heres something refreshinga great man biopic, simply titled Marshall, thats more concerned with the man in his earlier years than with the greatness t .. Wsj
3.0
In playing Marshall, his third historical African American figure after Jackie Robinson and James Brown, Boseman is all swagger, delivering an elegant .. Patriot Ledger
4.4
But Boseman is front and center, delivering the righteous fury that an old school biographical drama like this needs. Sltrib
3.8
Boseman and Gad have a terrific rapport straight out of a buddy movie. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
The film is a competent courtroom drama when it could have been extraordinary but for director Reginald Hudlin, best known for directing comedies like .. Punch Drunk Critics
4.0
We clearly understand the racial overtones and galvanizing affect on all parts of society.The film succeeds because it never forgets the nuts and bolt .. Movie Web
3.0
But moments like the above are among the curious grace notes that save it from being the bland historical drama it otherwise resembles.Marshall is as .. The Ringer
3.5
Especially since it is buoyed by its incredible cast, which enhance the biopic and are able to make even the entirely predictable teem with drama and .. Metro New York
4.4
Fleetly directed by Reginald Hudlin, this robustly unapologetic crowd pleaser has been machined down to its narrative nubs. Daily Herald
4.4
Its a genre thats sadly gone out of fashion, but when it works as it does with Reginald Hudlins Marshall it can be enormously satisfying. Seattle Times
3.0
In short, Marshall fails to overcome the intrinsic problem of any biopic about an important personage: too much life, not enough running time. Film Journal International ..
3.5
But this performance of Marshall has too much smirking and know it all simpering. National Review
4.0
OUR LATEST VIDEOS OUR LATEST VIDEOS In getting a glimpse at the life of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Marshall offers thrills, myste .. Cultured Vultures
3.0
This is an absorbing drama on many levels, as a courtroom mystery, as a historical depiction of the roots and mechanics of social change, and as a per .. Movie Mom
4.4
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3.5
His gift isnt in connecting deeply to these characters but in capturing an innate and unstoppable swagger.His icons are forward moving forces of talen .. Ap News
5.0
Its a courtroom drama, a pure entertainment, wherein nothing more than behavior and character provide the seeds of greatness. Sf Examiner
4.0
This straightforward courtroom drama excavates the struggle for Black civil rights without making it seem like ancient history. Sf Weekly
3.8
Like its title character, Marshall remains breezy and engaging, while never losing focus on its higher purpose. Sf Chronicle
3.0
Its the filmmaking equivalent of a collective exhale. At least for many of us who believe that all men and women truly are created equal. Review Journal
0.6
Heres hoping that someone, somewhere, is finishing up another, better script, entitled, perhaps, Thurgood..Lets pretend this one never got made. Film Festival Today
4.0
The writers may have felt that the case which involves race relations and sex would be entirely compelling, but Marshall sometimes seems bound by peri .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.5
Film Reviews Marshall manipulates and thats okay!.Theres a new Marshall in town, but this marshall does not wear a shiny, pointed badge. Kdhx
3.0
Its a fascinating and somewhat obscure and laudatory slice of Marshalls professional life, and thats all, and thats fine. But theres room for another .. The Week
3.0
Audiences with appetites primed by violent, gory TV crime procedurals might not have the patience for the more stately, dignified pace, closer to Perr .. Parade
1.5
Thurgood Marshall deserves a feature film about his life and career. This just isnt it. L.A. Biz
3.5
Its an old fashioned legal drama and civics lesson that I witnessed at an old fashioned movie house. Buffalo News
3.8
Its not at all anomalous to see it on a theater screen.In fact, its an extremely pleasurable anachronism from a movie era where theater audiences woul .. Buffalo News
3.5
... Boseman embodies the nobility of Marshalls calling and his cause, yet he also bares a sly, rakish side of the civil rights icon. Metro Weekly
3.5
The courtroom scenes are strong, as good ones always are.Not knowing how the case turns outand I didntprovides built in curiosity and suspense. Leonard Mal
3.5
That makes this film a must see, even if it doesnt have the epic grandeur and significance of Selma. Dwight Brown Ink
3.0
The true revolutionary stroke of genius here is the decision by screenwriters Jacob and Michael Koskoff to set their story during something other than .. City Beat
3.0
Chadwick Boseman makes a charismatic Thurgood Marshall, but this biopic is not what the legendary man deserved. Chesapeake Family
2.0
Marshall could have been a contender, but it just sits there awash in familiarity. Worldo Free L
4.5
Reginald Hudlins look back at an early case in the career of eventual Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall is as downright entertaining as it is sa .. The Movie Minute
2.5
But its hard to get very enthusiastic when the passionate protagonist is rendered mute at critical moments while a wimpy proxy whose heart isnt into i .. Baret News Wire
4.0
Soon to be seen as Marvels Black Panther, Boseman reveals Marshall to be cocky and self assured, but manages to bring a spark of humanity to his chara .. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.1
You may also find yourself wanting Marshall to keep going, but preferably in a much more incisive, truthful and dangerous movie than this one. Play Boy
3.5
Marshall is more than a biopic the film works well as a thriller. Shadow And Act
3.8
Marshall, but one of many tales related to late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, proves to be surprisingly enjoyable. Ohio
3.1
But Marshall isnt particularly interested in going deep on Thurgood Marshall the manits more about the Marshall, the myth.That said, what it is is jus .. Baltimore Magazine
3.5
Less a stodgy Great Man biopic and more of a brashly entertaining buddy movie, director Reginald Hudlins Marshall avoids sprawling Oscarbait theatrics .. Spliced Personality
2.5
Marshall isnt terrible so much as it is mediocre, with fine acting performances somewhat overcoming a predictable screenplay. The Arts St L
3.5
If you amble over to Marshall thinking its going to be a western, that would wrong.But an adventure story is what the director Reginald Hudlin had in .. America Magazine
3.5
If ever there was a selfish reason for wishing the film industry would hurry up and achieve racial and gender parity, this is it.Hudlins directorial o .. The Undefeated
3.5
While experienced in civil litigation, Friedman had never tried a criminal case and was loath take it on. Films In Review
1.5
Marshall misses opportunity after opportunity to be truthful and relevant in the world today because while, it looks good, and the story unfolds prett .. Ancho Rage Press
3.1
The case is full of twists, but it feels like a footnote overall. Mara Movies
3.1
While Boseman is predictably terrific and Gad rises to the occasion, this is a formulaic courtroom drama. Trib Live



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