Selma

  • 2015


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3.5
But about the film as cinema: Less an MLK biopic than a kind of procedural on the mans grassroots methods, Selma benefits from seizing on a very speci .. Av Club
4.0
Selma convinces that this is a tale of transcendence instead of hardship; triumph rather than defeat. And its a story whose resonance is ever so despe .. Den Of Geek
4.5
DuVernay has done a great service with Selma. Not only has she made one of the most powerful films of the year, shes given us a necessary reminder of .. EW
5.0
Its timeliness is a spine chilling reminder that those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it. Its story provides a blueprint not only .. Rogerebert
5.0
DuVernay doesnt gloss over the fact that the FBI monitored King and exposed his infidelities to Coretta. Common Sense Media
4.5
There are no wasted moments here. There are no wasted characters. The film is as much about Martin Luther King Jr. as it is about the people he worked .. Indie Wire
4.5
Ava DuVernays politically astute, psychologically acute MLK bio pic makes the Civil Rights movement seem like only yesterday. Variety
5.0
Selma doesnt shy away from the less saintly aspects of Kings personality, and Oyelowo thrives during scenes in which the mans morals are called into q .. We Got This Covered
5.0
Meticulously researched and elegantly scripted by debuting screenwriter Paul Webb, Selma toggles between moments big and small, though everything feel .. Time Out
4.0
Considering how iconic Kings public pronouncements have become, its remarkable that we dont spend much of Selma wincing at apparent misquotation. The Guardian
5.0
A passionate movie, commanding and compelling, all about Martin Luther King and his civil rights march in 1965 from Selma, Alabama, to the state capit .. The Guardian
3.0
The trouble is, that swelling oratory mode tends to creep into scenes where it doesnt really belong. The Guardian
3.8
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
5.0
Ann Hornaday writes, The rewards are rich and revelatory in a film that doesnt soft pedal the woes facing the planet, but celebrates the kind of direc ..
4.5
A brief but crucial episode in the sixties civil rights movement gets strikingly dramatised in Selma, a historical drama that feels topical thanks to .. Screen Daily
4.5
Although Oyelowo doesnt look or sound exactly like King, he gives a definitive performance. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Although Selma is dramatically uneven overall, the film is a commendable historical drama that sidesteps the pitfalls of adulatory biopics and great m ..
4.5
A timid, pious or dishonest movie about the time burnished glories of the civil rights era the kind of soothing fable of awakened white conscience tha .. The New York Times
4.7
If youre not sure that Alessandro Nivola is portraying John Doar, and if you dont know who John Doar actually is, well, youll just have to look it up .. Paste Magazine
4.3
With expansive shots of protests in motion and intimate, shadowy close ups of King locked in jail, DuVernays direction brings to life what many only k .. IGN
5.0
What hes up against isnt just the hard dying legacy of racism in the South, but an administration fobbing him off with not now. Telegraph
4.5
The deftness with acting and character that can be this films strength simply deserts it here.
3.8
Tim Roth plays George Wallace, but hes older than Wallace and lacks that nasty bantam rooster quality Wallace had. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
With inspired performances and an even more inspiring story, this film is more than just a fantastic biopic about a great man; it is also a call to ac .. The Young Folks
4.0
Incredibly powerful and often moving, anchored by an awards worthy performance from Oyelowo.
4.5
This is an intellectual approach to an emotional issue and it delivers, powerfully and beautifully. Ny Daily News
4.5
Oyelowo doesnt look especially like King, but he captures the soul of the man. JoBlo
4.5
Selma manages to beautifully articulate a pivotal moment in history one that is hauntingly ironic in how it echoes our current times and society. Screen Rant
3.8
An uneven yet generally skillful effort that has probably drawn more praise and criticism than it warrants. The Globe And Mail
4.4
This is what Selma dares to do so well: show us the small, private moments in Kings life, the intimacies, the humanity. Philly
4.4
Theres a stirring freshness to the cinema of Selma, and its not just because of Bradford Youngs rich, moody photography. Philly
5.0
James Russell Lowell The best thing about Selma is that it is so convincing in its portrayal of how nonviolent action can effect social change. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
They dont attempt a full biographysomething that would certainly require far more time than a feature length film can offer. One Guys Opinion
4.5
With Selma, DuVernay has pulled off a tricky feat, a movie based on historical events that never feels dull, worthy, or lifeless; it hangs together as .. Village Voice
3.8
And anyone who has heard tapes of the real King confronting LBJ will realize that the power dynamic depicted here just doesnt ring true. Rogers Movie Nation
4.4
As good an actor as Tom Wilkinson is, this isnt the right role for him. ReelViews
3.2
Without Oyelowos texture and firepower, perhaps the picture wouldve been understood, but it wouldnt have been as precise in its emotion. Blu Ray
4.5
This is lucid in its political analysis and sobering in its depictions of racially motivated violence, though it sometimes comes off as stolid. Chicago Reader
5.0
Hoover, convinced that King has seedy political ties, doesnt need the push. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Excellent acting, very good directing, a good tight script a little bit of pacing issues and... other characters are nowhere near as investing as Mart .. You Tube
4.3
David Oyelowo breathes such life into it and makes you feel like youre seeing this person for the first time. You Tube
3.0
How ironic that Hollywoods first film about Martin Luther King Jr, and perhaps this years most important (for which read only) film about black histor .. The Times
5.0
This Oscar nominated historical drama is uplifting and shocking in equal measure. The Times
3.5
It is a moving and well meaning film that never quite manages the greatness one expects, given its soaring subject material. Lariat
4.2
This heartfelt, compelling docudrama about Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1965 civil rights marches shows how far weve come. Eric Ds Nider
3.5
Even some of the films strongest proponents are positioning the film as a good for you, syllabus ready obligation. Thats an affront to the intelligenc .. News Review
4.0
While he initially doesnt strike one as a perfect physical representation of the real man, it didnt take long for that thought to evaporate and his pe .. Screen It
4.0
Selma is a rousing political drama, made with enough verve and passion never merely to seem didactic. Its near complete absence from this years Oscar .. Independent
4.4
DuVernays look at Martin Luther Kings 1965 voting rights march against racial injustice stings with relevance to the here and now. Oyelowos stirring, .. Rolling Stone
4.0
Selmas showcasing of individual moments over the educational arc helps to make this saga feel immediate, not preordained but unfolding as a series of .. Pop Matters
4.5
The best thing about Selma is how Ms. DuVernays version and vision of Dr. King dares to send you out from the theater and into the world awake and awa .. The Wrap
4.4
Densely packed with information and brought to life by a score of fine performances, its the rare historical drama that feels urgent and relevant. News Day
3.5
Director Ava DuVernay and screenwriter Paul Webb have chosen a middle course between the standard historical waxworks biopic and an intimate depiction .. Cs Monitor
5.0
Hollywoods definitive depiction of the 1960s American civil rights movement as well as perhaps the most timely movie youll see this year. New York Post
4.5
An impassioned lead performance and timely parallels to contemporary social issues enliven and elevate this otherwise somewhat routine biopic. Film Journal International ..
4.5
Selma communicates a deep respect for King, but the film doesnt shy away from showing his weaknesses. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
There may be a Peace Prize on their side, but that doesnt mean theres peace. Az Central
3.5
If you dont mind the technical confusion its a gripping story, and a great credit to DuVernay and co writer Paul Webb who were unable to use Kings ori .. Smh
4.0
Ava DuVernays Selma is a beautifully observed drama of public and private lives, of personal narratives and historic moments. Smh
4.5
David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King jnr (centre): The characters are never mere outlines illuminating a textbook. Smh
4.5
Whether this is a genuine cause for concern regarding the films impact, I dont know, but its worth noting. ( Mountain X
4.0
MONDELLO: He knows hes come to the right place for a confrontation. Npr
5.0
A magnificent film, vital and alive, with the most profound sense of immediacy I think Ive ever felt in a historical story.
3.8
DuVernay doesnt try to hide any of Kings shortcomings in her portrait of a dedicated but very human leader. Toronto Star
3.8
The breadth of the films scope is impressive, as it manages to sketch in the enormity and diversity of the movement without being spread too thin. Q Network
3.0
Its a fully fledged disgrace that he isnt in the hat for an Oscar. Daily Mail
4.5
Advertisement: Although Oyelowo is both magnetic and hard to pin down in the central role, this isnt a King biopic but a vertical and historical portr .. Salon
4.5
But Selma isnt all backroom horse trading and grand scale political action. Slate
5.0
And hes surrounded by a stellar cast, including the tremendous Carmen Ejogo as his inspiring wife Coretta. Flim List
4.5
Movie symbols of black hats / white hats in reverse .. The oversimplification mars the authenticity, even if thats quite understandable.
4.0
Inspiring and impassioned, delivering Rev. Dr. Kings reverberating message of perserverance. Susang Ranger
4.0
While he doesnt match Martin Luther King in size or accurately sound like him, Oyelowo is able to encapsulate everything we have learned from our hist .. Flickering Myth
4.5
Selma, the latest in a long string of strong biopics out over the last year, deserves your undivided attention. Flim Threet
4.5
If you dont get the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check your spam folder. Time
3.0
Alabama Gov. George Wallace (a glowering Tim Roth), an ardent segregationist, waits and seethes. Boston Herald
4.0
An urgent, thought provoking and timely history movingly brought to life. Express
5.0
Oyelowo is sensational in Selma. He makes you believe, body and soul, heart and mind, in his performance as Martin Luther King. Express
4.2
Taken as a whole, its a deeply affecting, incendiary film and the most focused, accomplished biopic in a year of numerous offerings. The Film Stage
4.4
The movie doesnt push this, but its very aware of the time in which its coming out. Boston Globe
4.2
The drama of Selma isnt simplistic good vs. evil, its a political chess match. Uproxx
4.0
David Oyelowo, raised in Oxford, delivers a surprisingly and persuasively low key performance as King. The Irish Times
4.5
David Oyelowo is as believable in a quiet domestic scene as he is in his most majestic moments, in filmmaker Du Vernays skillful re creation of this p .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.5
Selma is vital correspondence, filmmaking lived on the streets where brutal facts were ignored then reported, and now snatched back from history to su .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
Selma creates a sense of real life being lived, rather than just facts and figures being dramatized. Las Vegas Weekly
4.5
A stately, sober film, at times uplifting and at others agonizing. The Atlantic
5.0
Selma is a landmark film thats equally entertaining, emotional and educational. Lyles Movie Files
3.0
Instead, Selma is a film thats been overwhelmed by its own sense of occasion, turned into a parade, if not a righteousness workout. Standard
4.5
But even if DuVernay stumbles a bit when it comes to political sausage making (really, who knows), the film is dramatically tight and emotionally true .. Detroit News
3.8
Selma isnt a Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic, something that has still eluded Hollywood (and thank Kings heirs for that). Groucho Reviews
4.2
In a year of remarkable performances, Oyelowo is simply magnificent as Dr. King. Hit Fix
5.0
He isnt openly discriminating; hes clearly trying to make it look on paper that she doesnt qualify to register. Aisle Seat
4.5
Ava DuVernays Selma is good as youve heard. Its delicious as well as nutritious. Forbes
4.0
In particular, Oyelowos channelling of Kings majestic oratory skills is a spine tingling wonder to behold. Herald Sun
4.2
Selma is a passionate and utterly important historical recounting, unimpeachable for its modern relevancy, and moving in its cinematic telling. Consequence Of Sound
4.4
Yet although David Oyelowo doesnt quite have Kings resonant baritone, he does have the passion of the mans ideals, and his great preternaturally digni .. Nj
4.5
It doesnt take a perfect man to speak to the conscience of a nation. Movie Habit
4.5
Selma isnt a discrete story of one moment in time that we can observe safely from the sidelines. Vox
4.2
Theres nothing inherently wrong with Brits playing Southern politicians, but Wilkinsons LBJ is too Nixonian and Alabama governor George Wallaces malig .. Oregon Live
4.0
Listen to Commons track over the final credits. This movie is continuing a conversation that America cannot ignore. Now Toronto
3.2
Which isnt a bad thing, but again, its subject matter is in too rare cinematic company. Film School Rejects
4.5
The film firmly centres on the intimate, reminiscent of Spielbergs Lincoln, where grandiosity is found in performance not pedestals. Film Ink
3.0
For all of the weight of history it carries, its the rare biopic that actually works as both a personal story and an exploration of Americas past. Movies Tv Guide
3.5
SELMA is a good movie thats being overpraised because of the importance of its message and story. Maki At The Movies
4.0
It casts Selma as a vital and timely missive to a new generation that is as sobering as it is uplifting, all built around a performance of astounding .. Cine Vue
3.0
America takes another halting step towards confronting its racist past with this solid, if dry, look at a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Mirror
4.4
Calling this movie a biopic is actually a bit misleading as it doesnt tell Kings life story, but simply one episode in it. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
The legislation isnt taken too seriously in Alabama, where Tim Roth gives a typically hard nosed performance as Governor George Wallace. Digital Spy
4.0
A daunting challenge for any actor, Oyelowo rises to the task, in a film that eschews the traditional biopic approach. Games Radar
4.5
At its center is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but this isnt a biography. Tamp A Bay
4.0
David Oyelowo is magnetic in his quiet, still performance and for those unfamiliar with these events, DuVernays film is quite an education its also on .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
By avoiding this film being a straight bio pic or relationship drama, DuVernay has created a historical and political drama that resonates today. Nz Herald
4.4
Director Ava DuVernay has given us Selma, a docudrama about a pivotal campaign in the fight for civil rights for black Americans. You could say this f .. Kansas City
4.0
Director Ava DuVernay retains a firm grasp throughout, balancing the epic and intimate, personal and political. Flicks
4.4
At times theres a sense of Selma packing in relevant real life participants it doesnt have time to properly address; you recognize faces on the fringe .. Red Eye Chicago
5.0
In an era of comic book movies, Selma is an impressive reminder of the real life struggle for human dignity. Stl Today
4.5
Selma forces a kind of reckoning for its viewer. At these moments, you wont be able to look away. And you shouldnt. The Stranger
1.0
In which the fight for black rights, instead of having a fiery and inspiring crackle, is like being hit over the head with a long, soggy sermonette. Ft
4.0
Ultimately, Selma is a powerful and beautifully constructed piece of cinema about a turbulent time in US history and well worthy of your attention. Independent Ie
5.0
One of the finest biopics in recent memory, this drama manages to present someone as iconic as Martin Luther King Jr. as a normal man anyone can aspir .. Contact Music
4.5
...in many ways remarkable, one of the best conventional Hollywood movies to ever engage the seemingly intractable American problem of racial injustic .. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
Its insightful and important, entertaining without being preachy or predictable. Film Racket
4.4
Oyelowo gives us a quiet, thoughtful and often flummoxed man, burdened by the weight of the challenge hes taken on and often unsure of how best to mee .. Larsen On Film
5.0
It is a very, very good movie, beautifully shot by Bradford Young and deftly, almost astonishingly well directed by relative newcomer Ava DuVernay. Christianity Today
4.5
A film about courage and strength that should be required viewing in this, a nation whose sense of history extends barely as far as last week. Hollywood And Fine
4.5
One of the biggest triumphs of director DuVernays Selma is how she reverses that erasure: Her film, which centers on the march Martin Luther King Jr. .. Refinery 29
1.5
Still, wishing the film were better doesnt exclude gratitude for what it does well. Wsj
4.5
Reminds that underneath the legend Martin Luther King was a pure Christian soul, who relied upon and used the Christian faith to battle injustice both .. Matts Movie Reviews
4.2
But this really isnt a movie about them; its about the cast of thousands of extraordinary everyday people who came together for a common purpose. Patriot Ledger
4.5
A blast of piercing social insight expressed through exquisite craftsmanship that makes it feel like art and not bald faced messaging. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.0
Director DuVernay has crafted a cinematic work for the ages, with a magnificent performance from Oyelowo. Scmp
4.5
The most fascinating element to this film is its exploration of tactics. The Film Pie
4.5
History repeats itself, and DuVernays ground level biopic feels the tremors. The Dissolve
3.0
Director Ava DuVernay...wisely shifts the emphasis away from the person its hard to make a movie about a saint, even a secular one and onto the proces .. Sandiego Reader
3.5
The screenplay itself isnt nearly as strong, infrequently finding emotional impact. Cinemix Tape
5.0
That said, DuVernay doesnt always trust viewers to get everything. Metro New York
1.5
Its understandable that DuVernay would make a priority of avoiding excessive detail. But too much of the movie is like the opening: deliberate, broad, .. Film Comment
4.0
DuVernay does justice to the illustrious subject matter and thats no mean feat. One Room With A View
3.0
Yet for all its evasions, short cuts, and mismanaged ideas, Selma cant be dismissed. Sbs
4.5
He doesnt get too wrapped up in the particulars of impersonation hes got the rhythms of Kings speech, and thats enough. Flavor Wire
5.0
Ambitious, moving, and features a performance fit for the history books from David Oyelowo. Its one of the single best things you can see in 2014. Awards Circuit
4.8
Anything could have happened. The unthinkable often did. And Selma depicts it all with a gripping, majestic flourish that feels just right. Crave Online
5.0
Oyelowo, a British actor, is in full command at every emotional turn. Mercury News
4.0
This is a film as confident and assured in its moral fortitude, and as soaringly powerful in its oratory, as the great man himself. The Skinny
4.0
Dont let this put you off Selma: its a good, although not great movie, that steers a coherent path through a weighty historical moment. Scots Man
4.0
This electrifying film puts the tension, the fear, the courage, and the tragedy in perspective, and dramatizes it through the struggles of people, not .. Scene Stealers
4.5
DuVernay doesnt lean on the contemporary social relevance of the material; shes smart enough to know that she doesnt need to. Movie Mezzanine
4.8
More importantly, it presents a multidimensional portrayal of Dr. King, flaws and all, and it makes us wonder how far weve actually come today. Or Lando Weekly
4.4
There were better movies released during 2014 than Selma though all could be counted on just one hand with the thumb neatly tucked underneath but were .. Clclt
4.5
Selma is a true triumph; a vitally important film with a legacy destined to endure.
4.5
In other words, its not a person, but a system made of people who shrug and dont challenge policies that favor them. Seven Day Svt
4.0
Selma is a stark reminder that there are still plenty of injustices in the world that wed like to think had gone away 50 years ago. Fat Guys At The Movies
4.5
With the events of Ferguson so fresh in our memories, Selma is uncomfortable yet necessary viewing. Concrete Play Ground
4.5
The famed American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr has been strangely under represented in the cinema. Ava DuVernays excellent third film th .. Bfi
4.5
Selma is one of the great emotional experiences of recent years; a fiercely powerful look at one of the Civil Rights Movements most triumphant victori .. From The Balcony
4.5
A tremendous Tom Wilkinson plays the oft exasperated occasionally outplayed president. Denver Post
5.0
Selma is a triumphant no hold barred and amazingly directed biopic, with a gripping depth in the story and strong performances all around especially f .. Rendy Reviews
4.0
Its high time MLK got the big screen platform he deserves. Thanks to Selma, justice has been done. Sky
4.5
Selma is the kind of expert filmmaking thats long been absent from an American tradition of historical reenactment it manages the forgotten art of dep .. Ion Cinema
4.0
(America doesnt come out of the film looking any better than its enemies.) New States Man
4.5
History, written in lightning: writer director Ava DuVernays third feature, understated yet righteously furious, beautifully dramatizes a few crucial .. New City Film
5.0
One of the most powerful examples of sacrifice one will see in this century. Review Express
4.5
Superb as biography, as history, and as drama. It is one of the best movies of this year and this decade. Movie Mom
5.0
Selma is a reminder that compassion and perseverance can bring change. Cinema Sight
5.0
Selma achieves the rare accolade of being a powerful period piece with stark contemporary resonance. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.5
The paint by numbers portrayals of 1960s iconic players is pathetic and the story fails to capture the passion, energy and hope of MLKs leadership and .. Tri City Herald
4.0
As a film, Selma is solid if unspectacular. As a dramatic portrayal of recent U.S. history, however, Selma burns with a fierce intensity. Toronto Sun
4.0
American Sniper Recent headlines have maligned this ham fisted memoir from filmmaking elder statesman Clint Eastwood. Daily Film Fix
4.0
Sacha Baron Cohen at Harvard, as character Ali G: Some of you has probably never even seen a black man before, like that great civil rights leader, Ma .. Theepoch Times
5.0
Selma is worth the price of admission. The real gift of this film is reflection as well as hope that the new generations do not repeat history.
4.5
This rousing, passionate civil rights drama is exquisitely timed, a quality thats just as important and elusive as greatness. Fw Weekly
4.4
Succinctly demonstrates weve both come a long way and have a long way to go. Columbus Alive
3.5
So, is Selma the film I wanted No. Is is a good film Yes, but its not great. Reel Talk Online
4.4
Despite all the great things youll hear about Selma an important, Oprah endorsed awards season biopic it actually is great. Sf Examiner
4.5
One of DuVernays creative challenges is in presenting the assault against nonviolent demonstrators in a way thats appalling but doesnt leave the victi .. Grant Land
3.5
Its hard to believe that its taken this long for someone to make a biopic about Martin Luther King, Jr., although to be fair, Selma isnt really a biop .. Blog Bullz Eye
4.5
But Selma isnt a sweeping epic with one set piece following another. Spectrum Culture
4.5
Critique is possible: The slow motion stylization of lethal violence, though consistently applied, steers sincerity toward triteness, and this true st .. Sf Weekly
5.0
A cinematic masterpiece, this feature may be small in scope but its momentous in its ability to capture how complex and powerful the civil rights move .. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.4
By taking us inside Kings inner circle, we discover how courage, conviction and political savvy bring about change. Tulsa World
4.4
From a filmmaking standpoint, its extraordinarily moving and well crafted. Am Ny
4.5
... about the cost and the stakes of movement. Oyelowo plays King with grace and dignity, but hes always aware of what people are putting on the line. Stream On Demand At Home
5.0
Selma is an almost impassable minefield of opportunities to make a bad film. Director Ava DuVernay danced through like Fred Astair. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
Selma is one of so many well meaning historical dramas that fall prey to their overpowering stories. Gravitas abounds in every scene. Toledo Blade
3.0
Ava DuVernay has pulled off a personal triumph by managing an engrossing film that serves up a chuck of history too many Americans dont know or have f .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.5
The story of how the historic civil right marches from Selma, Alabama, happened is a treasure trove of outstanding performances, brilliant writing and .. Movie Chambers
4.5
Selma is a phenomenally stirring production that should be seen by everyone who believes in racial equality. And even more so by anyone who does not. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.8
For all the wobbles, when the film reaches its climax the sheer force of history bends toward its fascinating mid 60s moment. Heral
4.5
The acting is exquisite, and DuVernay directs with a sure and confident hand. Its not only the story of Martin Luther King Jr.; its the story of the A .. Mac Guff
3.5
The inaccuracies dont hamper the authenticity of the performances though. Impulse Gamer
3.8
The films conclusion settles down on a victory, but the historical context of the on screen postscript is a grim reminder that theres no such thing as .. Baltimoresun
3.8
Selmas unfortunate choice to end with uplift (see, they got to march, everythings cool now) mutes but doesnt silence Kings far more urgent and inspira .. Metro Times
4.5
Their camaraderie and the heated arguments capture the essence of the personalities and issues. . .in a large and impressive ensemble of African Ameri .. Film Forward
4.4
Despite this, the result is an uncommonly intimate look at historical events that shaped an era. Illinois Times
4.5
DuVernays direction doesnt just allow to empathize with the victims of violence, both black and white, but share their perspective. The Spool
5.0
Ava DuVernays vital civil rights drama is the film Martin Luther King deserved. Little White Lies
4.4
DuVernays film deals less in the outcome than in the immediate, and its hardly ever sentimental or manipulative, a common trait of films that are base .. Ut Sandiego
4.0
DuVernay and Webb ambitiously dramatize all the intricacies, detours and compromises a wide scale social justice movement entails, shining stark light .. Aarp
4.4
At its best, the new movie about King cracks the civil rights leader and his associates from their plaster saint cocoons. Commercial Appeal
4.5
Leaves audiences moved and shaken; this is a movie that will resonate and be remembered for a very, very long time.
4.5
With protestors organizing what feels like could evolve into another Civil Rights Movement, Selma is an important document of those who went before. L.A. Biz
4.7
What matters is that a film about a protest in 1965 is powerfully relevant to today and should be required viewing for the year. Flixist
5.0
Hideous racist brutality isnt what theyre seeking to avoid; its what theyre seeking to display. Bbc
4.5
I walked out of SELMA believing in this country, even amidst all the horror and tragedy weve been experiencing, because SELMA helped me remember that .. Bad Ass Digest
4.0
The skilfully re created look of the era in the actual locations lets the viewer drop right into one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history, a time w .. O Canada
4.5
Also helping is the fact that David Oyelowo doesnt play King as a stiff Great Man. Daily News
4.5
The repeated references to nonviolence form an especially powerful theme, a reminder of what can be accomplished not through simply taking revenge, bu .. The Mercury
4.5
The feeling that the victories of 1965 can be viewed through our 2015 eyes as unfulfilled promises gives Selma its present day juice. Seattle Weekly
4.5
The music acknowledges what is happening, it doesnt announce or insist. Looking Closer
4.5
Though these events occurred half a century ago, their power and relevance are undiminished. Stardem
4.5
Johnson doesnt take kindly to the pressure, and is waiting for the right time. Dwight Brown Ink
5.0
DuVernay doesnt waste the opportunity to make a statement or examine the methods used by King to achieve his goals. The Popcorn Junkie
4.0
One of Selmas clearest intentions is the promotion of interracial unity that is necessary when abuses have been imposed on any social or ethnic group. Enfil Me
4.0
Stacked with solid performances revolving around a nuanced script, the film is a gut punch. Chesapeake Family
4.2
From the intriguing backroom politics to the sacrifices made during the era, director Ava DuVernay and screenwriter Paul Webb turns a well documented .. Sa Current
4.5
But theres something important and vital here beyond historical accuracy, a vibrant and timely undercurrent buoyed by Oyelowos complex and muted perfo .. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.5
Without being a great movie, Selma is a more than worthy historical product.
4.2
Its films like Selma that remind us that behind every massive pivotal moment there are a thousands of smaller stories that come together like raindrop .. Fres Nobee
3.5
As the only full length feature film about King it is a mixed bag. Leepers Us
4.0
The structure with which the film is designed turns out to be as beneficial and intriguing as it is unsatisfactory and imprecise. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.5
As unnervingly timely as this historical drama is, this is also a film with clear eyed heart, one that sweeps you up and carries you with undeniable p .. The Movie Minute
5.0
As director, DuVernay employs a style of storytelling... that makes it possible for audiences to find the film engrossing, entertaining, and education ..
4.5
Confronted with such an epic story, theres only so much complexity DuVernay can cram into the movie. Memphis Flyer
3.5
Selma stands as a rigorous film that does justice to the figure of Martin Luther King.
4.0
Selma rejects... the false ingenuity of the oscarizable biopic, to bet on a polyphonic story, where Dr. King becomes a cohesive element of a series of .. Fotogramas
4.4
The true brilliance of David Oyelowos work and that of Ava DuVernay, for that matter lies in the delicate balance between duly respecting King as a hi .. The Movie Report
5.0
An overdue tribute to a revered icon and to some unsung foot soldiers who played a critical role at a seminal moment in the courageous African America .. Baret News Wire
4.0
Selma could have been just an inspirational drama about a pivotal historical moment, and it could have been just a hagiographic portrait of Kings effo .. City Weekly
4.8
It is a talky film, but theres always more going on than meets the eye. Nc Register
5.0
Oyewolo brilliantly conveys incandescent gifts ... his shrewd tactical intelligence, blazing moral conviction and spellbinding rhetorical power. Movie Talk
4.5
Selma is not just a chronicle of historical developments; it aims to do more than just involve us in Kings fight and move us as it unfolds. The film i .. Haaretz
3.0
Portrait of leader with crowd in the background. Martin L. Kings speeches are again relevant.
1.5
Selma has the intimacy of a chamber piece, but not much sense of the mass character of the Selma protests, of the thousands of arrests that had been m .. Ny Books
4.5
Itd be a good movie any year, but given the events of the last few months, its now an almost unbearably resonant one. Buzz Feed
3.0
Instead of subtly building up the anger and injustice, youre lazily told at key points to feel outraged. Ib Times
4.5
Selma serves as a pointed and poignant riposte to our current historical moment. Its an important film about an important story. It deserves to be see .. Zaki's Corner
4.5
Director Ava DuVernay doesnt make a standard, generic biopic that spans years of Kings life.
4.0
DuVernay proves that shes a terrific director, especially when it comes to collaborating with her actors.
4.5
A stunning achievement and an interesting comparison to Spielbergs Lincoln, a film that gave short shrift to Black self emancipation, something that a .. Louis Proyect
4.0
King is the movies central figure, but note that it doesnt bear his name. Neils Entertainment Picks
3.5
Kings story is tragic, thats no spoiler. The film ends with a heavy heart, mixed with hope. Selma is an important film and it is profoundly moving. What She Said Radio
4.5
Personally, I think there is enough drama in the historical narrative without Johnsons involvement. Ncr Online
3.0
With a couple of feature films on her resume, Selma is the film that will probably take off director Ava DuVernays career. Chilango.com
5.0
Ava DuVernays astonishing film Selma is not a biopic about Martin Luther King, Jr., although it offers tremendous insight into the man. Madison Movie
5.0
Selma, on top of all of its many other virtues, is an inspiring movie about politics being done right. Technology Tell
4.5
As protests continue to erupt, it becomes ever more apparent that we need models of effective change. Selma fits that bill stirringly. Signature Reads
3.8
In Kings inner circle, theres agreement that blacks will never experience equality in America if they cant first be able to vote without the hindrance .. The Concourse Deads
4.5
Given the degree of difficulty of making such a film ring true in nearly all the right places, stands as a benchmark and is arguably the best film of .. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.5
This is the stuff of pathos, which isnt always so riveting either. America Magazine
3.3
... its relevance grows in times when tempers are easily exasperated and the use of violence is privileged. Here it is, I insist, the best of Selma.
4.5
A large part of Selmas success is rooted in Oyelowos superb, nuanced portrayal of a figure held to be a near deity. Art Forum
4.5
Selma shines a painful light on the events of 1965, from the tragic bombing of a Birmingham, Ala., church to the police brutality during the first eff .. Austin 360
4.5
If you look at the marketing materials and subject matter itself, youre probably assuming a ticket buys you the opportunity to watch emotionally manip .. Buffalovibe
4.5
You didnt snub Selma director Ava DuVernay and its star David Oyelowo because youre racist or sexist. Dear Cast and Crew
4.5
The result is a compellingly flesh and blood depiction of King; an absorbingly sophisticated account of his brand of non violent activism. Big Issue
4.5
It seems the reason we havent yet had a major King biopic is because cinema was waiting for a director to make a film as worthy as the man himself Ava ..
3.8
DuVernay shows visual assurance and a way with actors and especially words. Sacbee
4.0
It is beyond baffling why British actor David Oyelowo has not been nominated for either a BAFTA or an Oscar for his exceptional lead performance as Dr .. UTV
3.8
Avoids the usual biopic stuffiness by concentrating on one major event in Dr. Kings life, the march in Selma, Alabama. Compuserve
5.0
It captures something more elusive in our fictions and in our politics: the feeling and dynamic of a collective movement. Christian Century
4.0
Selma and Ferguson Still, what is most startling about Selma isnt its painstaking presentation of this painful history, but how salient that history r .. Altfg
0.5
We dont just look at formally designated educational films to consider how to think about things, and how to do things. Jacobin Mag
4.2
Hollywoodized to the extent of depicting President Lyndon Johnson as an obstructionist to the African American cause. Nonetheless, Selma is compelling .. Crumon Showbiz Blog Spot
4.5
Do not believe anyone trying to make Selma a factional thing, a liberal or conservative, black, white, or hashtag movie. It transcends all that. It is .. The Federalist
4.5
Selma gives back to the Civil Rights movement its urgent and motivating anger, when too often the movement has been misrepresented as a cause of infin .. Kill Your Darlings
4.5
When you watch Selma, youre sure to be struck by the larger than life characters, the powerful story, and the moving music. Narrative Muse
4.5
DuVernays film doesnt go into every facet of Kings life, and nor should it. The Big Issue



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