Red Joan

  • M18 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2019


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$ 10 Million
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Positive Reviews 55
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Average Rating 2.6/5
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3.8
While this reasoning doesnt seem to hold much historical accuracy, it makes sense within the context of a sound film that commendably insists on diffe .. Rogerebert
3.0
Yes, its all a lot quieter than most spy movies; theres nary a chase or a shoot out, and one of the more dramatic moments of Red Joan involves a mink .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Cleave this spy tale in two, and forget the granny stuff, as thats the least interesting thing about Red Joan. Indie Wire
1.5
Actually, that movie would have been fun this one doesnt embrace the creaky melodrama it nonetheless succumbs to, resulting in something that feels ol .. Variety
2.0
Consequently, its all about as tense as a gentle punt down the Cam. Time Out
2.0
The storytelling, like the beige heavy cinematography that takes its cues from liver spots and tea stained dentures, could do with a bit more colour. The Guardian
2.0
Quite simply, there is not enough Dench, not enough Old Joan, not enough about how she feels about the decades of deceit, and tension, and becalmed or .. The Guardian
2.0
Most of the fun in Red Joan comes from such overthrown expectations, so its a shame that the film itself fails to overwhelm mostly proceeding along du .. The Guardian
2.0
Through Sonya, Joan meets smouldering commie totty Leo (Tom Hughes), Sonyas floppy fringed cousin. Screen Daily
4.5
Certainly, this isnt the kind of adrenaline pumping spy film laden with exploding buildings and the protagonist leaping out of skyscrapers. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Red Joan stands for nothing, and its all the duller for failing to find even the slightest spike in this tale of duplicity.
1.5
What should be breathless and urgent is instead polite and listless: if you cant ignite sparks from an illicit bathroom assignation, then maybe espion .. The New York Times
2.0
Its a simplistic take on a potentially fascinating subject: right cast, wrong film. Telegraph
1.5
But its not only its generic elements and sporadic listlessness that hampers Red Joan, its that the films attempts to convince us of the rightness of ..
2.0
Despite strong performances from Cookson and Dench, this potentially exciting espionage tale is dreary and forgettable.
3.1
Although the story sounds fascinating subterfuge! centrifuge! pinkos! the film is cold fusion. The Globe And Mail
4.0
This films portrait of the Granny Spy raises important questions. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Theres a good deal on the surface, but one doesnt feel much going on underneath it (which, nonetheless, looks quite nice, thanks to Cristina Casalis p .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Its like I dont know you, is one of many pedestrian lines the cast must deliver (by Miles). Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
One can understand why, despite the involvement of an Oscar winning actress, Red Joan isnt getting much attention. ReelViews
3.0
Red Joan will be cat nip for older art house crowds who enjoy their global conflict reduced to areas of romantic indecision, blended with some mild es .. Blu Ray
1.5
Every plot point and every character insight gets delivered with the same manufactured smoothness; the movie is naggingly bland in the way one associa .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Screenwriter Lindsay Shapero, though, takes that basic outlinea spy who isnt discovered until well past the time that such activities would be relevan .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
This is a starchy, dreary slog that never injects any real danger into a mission that could destroy the world. The Times
1.0
How do you bring the legendary stage director Trevor Nunn together with the peerless screen icon Judi Dench, hand them a real life wartime spy story t .. The Times
2.0
Dench lends emotional heft and nuance to her handful of scenes, but Red Joan is otherwise let down by leaden dialogue and one note characters. The Times
3.0
This is largely due to director Richard Linklater highlighting an era of raucous butt rock anthems and stoner jams, from Alice Coopers Schools Out to .. Independent
2.5
In a nutshell: shes not a Commie operative, shes saving the world. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
He just doesnt seem motivated to make a particularly challenging one. The Wrap
1.5
And it doesnt help that the script, written by Lindsay Shapero, is awkward. Az Central
3.0
Why change the university, I wondered Because spies dont go to the University College of Southampton, even in movies. Smh
2.5
Theres a lot of hot button stuff going on in this A bomb spy drama politics, sexism, scientific ethics but its all surprisingly inert, given the liter ..
4.0
Hes also keen to deploy his secret weapon Dame Judi Dench whose mission impossible it is to convince us, albeit for only 100 minutes, that spying for .. Daily Mail
2.0
It is perfectly respectable but the focus is soft, the peril is mild and the pulse is rarely raised. Flim List
1.5
A straightforward adaptation of the real life story of Melita Norwood, who unequivocally declared sympathy for communist causes, would make for a more .. Film Inquiry
4.5
That still doesnt make the film very good, for as much as Dench captivates, her role is fairly small. Film Inquiry
2.5
Ultimately, though, theres a lot less substance here than the premise suggests and fans of spy films, in particular, are likely to leave disappointed. Eye For Film
4.5
If you love films like Enigma and Charlotte Gray, dont miss this one.
2.5
Despite superb performances by Judi Dench & Sophie Cookson, its muted and meandering, missing every opportunity to be memorable. Susang Ranger
2.0
Also, its not a prudish thing at all; its just awkwardly edited to the point of worth questioning the intentions behind it. Flickering Myth
4.0
Lindsey Shapiro has captured an intriguing piece of hidden history, showcasing womens strengths and the overlooked roles they played during the worlds .. Flim Threet
3.0
When Old Joan casually serves tea in a Che Guevara mug (a factual nugget taken from the Melita Norwood story), it doesnt feel earned. Uproxx
1.0
If you cant manage that, youll be saddled with a tedious trudge towards an already determined conclusion. The Irish Times
4.5
Red Joan never meanders. This film is a smartly designed, tightly packaged tale of one womans journey, the choices she makes along the way, and the fa .. Birth Movies Death
2.0
Dench is a triple agent but Nunn squanders her talents. What a betrayal. Standard
1.5
If you dont know anything about what really happened, you feel sympathetic for poor ol Joan. Tony Medley
3.0
This period drama is stuffy and slow, told in a clumsy way to justify Denchs casting and presence, and is still a waste of her time. Detroit News
3.0
Its always dangerous to wonder about what a film might have been rather than contending with what it is, but in this case what it is, is so bland, and .. The Play List
3.8
This isnt really a spoiler because Nunn shows us from the very beginning the end point arrest and interrogation. Film Ink
3.0
For all the faults of editing and storytelling, Cookson still gives a striking performance.
3.0
There is much to admire: The solid acting, Lindsay Shaperos deft screen adaptation, Zac Nicholsons evocative cinematography, accompanied by George Fen .. Cine Vue
4.0
While Joans early years are absolutely fascinating, it is the refreshing concept of Denchs elderly communist agent that gives this drama its real bite .. Mirror
2.0
If Joans moral conviction isnt convincing, her feminist leanings are even less so. Mirror
3.5
As ever with a work of fiction thats inspired by a true story, there are several times when you wonder how much treacle has been layered on the truth, .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Dench delivers some fine speeches in defence of her characters younger days, but her role is exceedingly limited. Lw Lies
3.1
A story that could have been thrilling but is instead a nice, repetitive and slightly dull period costume drama. Thank goodness for Dame Judi Dench. Nz Herald
2.0
My disappointment with Red Joan is mainly that there wasnt a more multi dimensional story about this woman, more danger and intrigue woven into her du .. Flicks
3.0
The atmospherics of the wartime scenes and its plucky cast serves to highlight the mundanity of those in the present, with Denchs conflicted turn the .. Independent Ie
2.0
Maika Monroe is Erika, and brings a salty dose of 21st century crass materialism to film that is in every other way curiously and charmingly old fashi .. Independent Ie
2.5
Her adaptation of Jennie Rooneys novel is a flat and pedestrian thing, with any potential for tension and surprise frittered away far too early. Stuff
4.1
For a film that pretends to have at least a slight feminist thrust, thats an odd look. Ar Kansas Online
2.0
Nick, too, remains a total cipher, and Miles under the circumstance cant do much more than glare. The Arts Desk
2.0
Its entertaining enough, but director Trevor Nunn creates a collage of 1940s Britain pulled together from every other movie youve seen set during in t .. The Sun
3.0
More concerned with the dialectic than the drama as Trevor Nunn employs a deliberate, but finely observed pacing, it is still an intriguing film about .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Judi Dench and Sophie Cookson shine in this old and young portrayal of a timid woman who overcame denigration and manipulation. The Filmy Ap
3.0
Its an intriguing true story but Red Joan isnt the slick, gripping thriller you might expect. The Film Pie
2.5
...most of Dame Judis scenes are quick and a criminal waste of her talent. Chicago Sun Times
1.5
Though handsomely staged and shot, the movie lacks urgency and thrills, and while the actors are adequate, they all seem strangely enervated by the ta .. Straight
2.0
What should be a riveting thriller is told with a plodding delivery. Movie Web
3.0
An intellectual spy story in the manner of Le Carre with the usual high level performance from Judi Dench. Shockya
2.0
Unintended silliness makes young Joan look foolish for being entranced by them, robbing her of agency when the film is desperate to prove the opposite .. Straits Times
3.0
The fun loving Sonya took the brilliant physics student to Communist Party meetings. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
1.9
Instead, they bog down a movie that already seems weighed down by its own self seriousness. Awards Circuit
2.0
Though not unpromising as a story, the film drains any interest with staid compositions, shallowly drawn characters and spell everything out dialogue. Scots Man
3.8
This is first film directing gig in more than 20 years, and theres no denying it has certain stagebound qualities. But that may be its strength. Post Gazette
1.5
Red Joan doesnt quite have the Engels to make its fictional protagonist a Stalinist convert. The Ooh Tray
3.1
Young Joan becomes friends with Alan Turing no, wait, thats The Imitation Game, a movie Red Joan frequently appears to be channeling. Seattle Times
2.5
M, James Bonds boss, as a former Soviet spy Its a great hook that the film ultimately fails to fully live up to. National Post
2.0
Where will Joans heart lead her The future of the free world and global existential fear of being incinerated hang in the balance (though this dull so .. Original Cin
3.0
Its not a high point among Denchs many performances, but thats largely by design. The National
3.1
Red Joan is certainly a watchable curiosity, but as a piece of political discourse, it seems strangely ham fisted and bland. Third Coast Review
0.5
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1.5
The central performance from Tucker (Game of Thrones) is exceptionally committed and Kinberg judiciously wrings out Marvels signature theme about powe .. Tiny Url
2.0
The structure makes the project feel a little bland and, occasionally, televisual. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.5
I suspect that viewers on both sides of the political spectrum will be made uneasy by the films perspective. Daily Film Fix
1.9
There are some wrongs that cant be made right by a gooey soundtrack. Datebook Sfchronicle
2.5
Why Joan continues to feel so deeply about the aloof, manipulative Leo remains a mystery. Sf Examiner
3.0
Theres no arguing whatever with Denchs performance. With the flicker of an eyelid, she can go from exhausted seeming senior citizen to sly observer. T .. Assignment X
4.5
Sophie Cookson steals the spy spotlight from Judi Dench in a half baked yet brilliantly performed period spy drama based on the true story of Melita N .. Wp Me
1.5
Her boss loves her, but hes trapped in one of those Graham Greene escape proof marriages. Metro Active
4.0
Justification or rationalisation Even the filmmakers arent convinced. News
4.5
Although never properly coming together, it still offers some strong period detail, lots of talk and good work from Sophie Cookson, who plays the youn .. Adelaide Review
2.5
Red Joan Film Review Damien Straker Score Summary: It is a strangely bland film that does not effectively use its cast or the cinematic medium in exci .. Impulse Gamer
4.5
Amusing and lively, Westheimer fills Ryans Ask Dr. Ruth with the charm, candor, and personality that made her a natural for radio, television and offb .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
1.3
Such intense personal, patriotic and philosophical entanglements should make for meaty material onscreen, but sadly most everything about Red Joan fal .. Willamette Week
2.0
Sadly, the finale Avengers movie (for now) realllly doesnt do right by Black Widow despite Scarlett Johanssons soulful work. The Film Experience
2.5
Dench does what she can, but this is a dull and plodding affair, devoid of anything even remotely compelling. Hollywood News
1.5
Director Trevor Nunn... does not do his best work in Red Joan. He made a serviceable film, which informs more than entertains. Kdhx
1.5
The films fictional character of Joan Stanley ultimately proves to be less interesting and complex than her real counterpart of Melita Norwood. Kpbs
1.5
Mostly, we see someone whos a good listener and looks great in sweater sets. ( Saportare Port
1.0
A bland, flavourless mash of spy thriller, family drama, and historical romance cliches stitched together without any sort of regard for larger social .. The Gate
1.5
Dame Judi Dench is compelling as a spy in this drama, but we wish this film, billed as a thriller, had been more exciting. Its more of an anti war fil .. Movies and Shakers
2.5
Director Trevor Nunn whose 1996 movie version of Twelfth Night remains an unrivaled gem and screenwriter Lindsay Shapero reduce what could have been a .. Movie Cricket
2.5
Lindsay Shaperos screenplay bases the spy figure on stereotypes and reduces her difficulties to her romantic relationships, gradually forgetting her c .. Enfil Me
2.0
Shapero, whos written several TV movies, doesnt have much of a voice, and thats pretty damn fatal to a story where each belief is mutually exclusive. Film Monthly
1.5
Sadly, Norwoods Wikipedia page is more of a thrilling yarn than most of Red Joan. Bust
1.5
What one perceives in this movie is a particular passivity and several errors in the development of suspense, melodrama, and almost any appeal related .. La Nación (Argentina)
3.0
In the end, however, people will conflate whistleblowing with terrorism. Jaredmobarak
1.0
There is no surprise, there is no emotion and, above all, there is hardly any interest in delving into the facts presented. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
1.5
Sometimes, a World War II love and spy story is just a World War II love and spy story. The Movie Minute
2.0
Greta (15) This years so bad its good award must go to this deliriously silly psychodrama. Metro News
3.8
Think less espionage and more romance and youll be in the right frame of mind for the drama inspired by true events. Victoria Advocate
3.0
This bleeds into the fact that Red Joan feels washed out and doesnt know what it wants to bea romantic period piece, a spy thriller, or a movie about .. idobi.com
3.0
With that said, theres something warmly entertaining about Red Joan. VultureHound
2.0
Undoubtedly interesting but far from being the cinematographic jewel that the topic deserves. El Mundo (Spain)
2.0
The duo wastes little time in trying to recruit Joan, who seems especially naive despite being a brilliant student with a keen scientific mind. The Lamplight Review
4.5
Efrons transformation indicates the heartthrob of musical TV and film has grown up with a vengeance. What She Said Radio
3.5
The spy tale is well acted and well shot, filled with fine period details and locations. We Are Movie Geeks
2.0
Dench is wasted in an interesting plot concept about the USSR getting the bomb which ironically bombs itself. Kxl
3.5
It is not about spy craft; it is about saving mankind from itself. Its Just Movies
3.0
Joan Stanleys story of means and ends opens in 2000 rural Britain, where an elderly Joan is arrested and charged by MI5 with treason, an accusation sh ..
3.1
Chuck says: Though the film tells an intriguing story, director Trevor Nunns approach is bland while the movies pace flirts with tedium throughout. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
2.0
The only bomb being dropped in this WWII spy thriller is crappy, uninspired film making. Texas Art & Film
2.0
Theres little worth in simply retelling a story that only speaks as loud as a written word we have Wikipedia for that. Culture Whisper
3.0
The more I mull over this film though, theres just something wanting. FlixChatter Film Blog
4.5
Director Ralph Fiennes, who also acts in the beautifully appointed movie, and his screenwriter David Hare, tell the story of Nureyevs defection with s .. Niagara Gazette
1.5
Nonetheless, because the film doesnt know what story of Joan it wants to tell, it tries on too much so that in the end, we are left with little beyond .. Cineuropa
3.0
Perhaps too cosy for its serious subject matter, but remains very watchable nevertheless. The Jewish Chronicle
2.0
Director Trevor Nunn has opted for the early bird special filter here, presenting a story that should be thrilling and investing as one thats too tepi .. The AU Review
2.5
Joan falls for Sonyas cousin Leo (Tom Hughes), an intense young activist with revolutionary ideas. In The Seats
2.0
This leads into Red Joans most fatal flaw: it just isnt a good spy movie. Outtake Mag
4.5
The film combines the personal with the political in a gripping story of one womans life and world altering decision. Farout Magazine
1.5
Red Joan felt like a 1990s period piece and that made me nostalgic for that decades historical offerings. Quelle Movies



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