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Spencer
Positive Reviews
41
Negative reviews
11
Average Rating
3.7
/5
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4.5
Theres nothing outwardly offensive in my humble opinion; however, the themes are adult and the movie doesnt hide any of the ugliness of bulimia.
Common Sense Media
1.5
Doing away with any pretense of docu realism, Spencer is neither a film about specifics nor any of conventional biopic; it is instead a sort of haunte ..
Indie Wire
4.5
Knights dialogue may be at times blunt and surface level, and too often doesnt give Stewart enough much room for nuance.
Rogerebert
4.5
Despite the make up and meticulous costume design, the Hollywood star doesnt instantly evoke the peoples princess.
Independent
1.5
Does Kafka live here too Dunno, but Diana quite clearly doesnt want to live here anymore.
Decider
4.5
This Diana isnt the likable Peoples Princess or Queen of Hearts whom the public adored.
The Wrap
4.5
Anybody who doesnt is ostracised, crushed or cast out in the cold, with the scarecrow and the pheasants and the shivering security men.
The Guardian
4.5
Stewart is incandescent on the outside while hinting at worlds of turmoil underneath While there is a terrific spat between Diana and Charles (Jack Fa ..
Empire
4.5
Spencer The Bottom Line A cracked portrait of hard won liberation.
Hollywood Reporter
0.0
Its abysmal to see the gifted likes of Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins taking one for the team; so dont. Eat your pearls.
Coles Mithey
1.5
Its a historical fantasia, a claustrophobic thriller and a dark comedy of manners, all poised on a knifes edge between tabloid trash and high art.
Los Angeles Times
4.5
Kristen Stewart doesnt just do an impersonation (though on the level of impersonation shes superb).
Variety
4.5
It is the cinematic equivalent of a memoir, punctuated with flights of gorgeously imagined fantasy, all consuming metaphors, and stylish assertions of ..
Firstpost
4.5
For one, theres nobody better at twitchy, internal turmoil sketches.
Tumblr
1.5
Sandringham resembles a most plush mental asylum, with its formidable rules, omnipresent staffers and ominous door knocks reminding Diana of her lates ..
Scroll
4.5
SPENCER is a beautiful, tragic and almost horror like portrait of Princess Diana, which in its focused fiction creates something true and which become ..
You Tube
4.5
We see Diana as a loving mum who wants whats best for her two kids and doesnt want them part of the Royal Familys suffocating world.
The Film Pie
4.5
For one, theres nobody better at twitchy, internal turmoil sketches.
Film Companion
3.0
Kristen Stewart Diana as a woman of contradictory impulses she is fragile one moment, defiant the next. It is a mix of tones the actress pulls off wit ..
Straits Times
4.5
Spencer looks the grey 90s British drama picture, with cinematographer Claire Mathon (Portrait of a Lady on Fire) baking in grey tones even when the h ..
Concrete Play Ground
4.5
Even if Dune is occasionally chilly to the touch, theres enough here of merit to warrant the upcoming Part Two.
Film Frenzy
4.5
PS: Spencer was Princess Dianas maiden name, incase you arent aware yet!
Koimoi
4.5
As the tale goes on, we all know whats coming, but Larran isnt concerned with that.
Battle Royale With Cheese
1.5
Thats how its best viewed, not as history but as a work of fiction involving historical figures.
Parent Previews
4.4
Derived from DC Comics, James Gunns smart aleck supervillain team adventure The Suicide Squad not to be confused with 2016s one word shorter and many ..
Commercial Appeal
3.5
Larran doesnt bother to tip toe around the harsh reality of what must have been.
Mid Day
4.0
In a sense, it doesnt matter if the story is factually correct; it uses its isolated moment canvas (one persona non grata trip to the royal retreat at ..
Patrick Nabarro
3.0
This isnt a film that is going to tell you that love conquers all.
Looking Closer
4.5
The dreamlinke sequences, childhood flashbacks or hallucinations, is what makes this film transcend.
Enfil Me
3.0
Without achieving perfection and with a haughty performance from Stewart, Larran (Jackie) revolves around a woman in a story that opts to be an imagin ..
3.5
Larran doesnt bother to tip toe around the harsh reality of what must have been.
MSN
4.5
Even when shes in a bomb, like the lame deep sea thriller Underwater, shes always ridiculously watchable.
Book & Film Globe
4.5
It is a delightful and poignant scene, and, like some of the best parts of this strange film, doesnt make perfect sense.
Lagniappe Mobile
4.5
She doesnt make a single false move here, often imbuing moments of boiling internal rage with nuance.
Flickering Myth
4.5
It doesnt all work, but Kristen Stewarts masterful performance elevates an otherwise solid, yet heavy handed drama.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
4.0
The Power of the Dog is meticulously crafted and wonderfully executed.
Awards Daily
4.5
It is not going to sit with everybody and thats what bums me out the most about it, because Spencer is one of the best crafted films I have seen this ..
Latestly
4.5
Spencer is a beautiful yet haunting portrayal of the late Princess Diana. Stewart does an incredible job embodying Diana. Not only does she nail the a ..
Exclaim!
1.5
The films willingness to break the tea and crumpets mold suggests what a filmmaker like Terry Gilliam could have done with Wains story, but scratch be ..
Miamiartzine
2.5
But subtlety isnt exactly what Larran was going for here, for better for worse.
FlixChatter Film Blog
1.5
Although the story is bizarre and unconvincing, theres a fascination in never quite knowing where its going next.
Australian Financial Revie ..
4.5
But Knights thoughtful script and Larran direction make for an immersive, somewhat impressionistic experience.
Cbc
4.0
Jackie doesnt let its titular widow out of the mournful haze of tragedy, while Spencer seeks to free Diana from the nightmare of her life.
Next Best Picture
4.4
Spencer isnt a true Dickensian tale, of course, but it weighs similar themes of class and privilege against a Christmas backdrop.
Deep Focus Review
4.0
Stunning to look at and, with Jonny Greenwoods score, dreamy, evocative and haunting. At times it feels like a horror movie, a Polanski like mental de ..
Film Mafia
1.5
Stemming from a weak and disinteresting narrative, the voiceless director plays in the think whatever you want safe zone and banks too much in the amb ..
Horror Queers Podcast
4.0
Farthings Charles isnt as layered as The Crowns Josh OConnor, and a key scene involving pearls is outlandish even for this fable.
City Am
1.5
The opening frame promises a fable from a true tragedy, and thats what Larrain delivers.
News9 Live (India)
5.0
Spencer ultimately is not just a tragedy of a trapped princess but a downright satirical examination of the monarchy; one that is dependent on proppin ..
2.0
This is an emotionally devastating capturing of pain and suffering that works both as a focused biopic and larger message.
ButteredPopcorn
4.5
Stella Gonet turns into Queen Elizabeth, whereas she isnt given a lot body, its a character touched by Claire Foy and The Olivia Colman, Gonet falls a ..
3.8
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Queerty
4.0
By the end of it, Spencer stands as a reminder that its okay to step away from what doesnt heal you.
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