The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

  • 2019


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The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind tells the true story of William Kamkwamba; the young Malawian genius who built a windmill entirely via DIY methods in t .. Rogerebert
5.0
A neglectful national government and some villagers bad decision making contribute to the widespread starvation descending upon William Kamkwambas (Ma .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Sundance: Chiwetel Ejiofors directorial debut tells an amazing true story and brings Malawi to life on screen, but it focuses on the wrong character. Indie Wire
3.0
Competently mounted yet plodding, its manifestly a labor of love that becomes a bit of a labor to watch. Variety
4.0
Chiwetel Ejiofor directs and stars in the inspiring real life story of a teenager who brings electricity to his village in Malawi Chiwetel Ejiofor has .. The Guardian
3.0
An inspiring true story is the basis for the family friendly feature debut from Chiwetel Ejiofor, which gets a limited theatrical release before showi .. The Guardian
4.0
Last year, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Netflix headed to Sundance with Come Sunday, a dramatisation of the life of heretic pastor Carlton Pearson that, despi .. The Guardian
3.1
Mysteries, in film, dont have to be solved and sometimes shouldnt be.
4.0
Chronicling how an impoverished African family perseveres during hardship, The Boy speaks eloquently about the importance of education and the need fo .. Screen Daily
3.0
Photo: Ilze Kitshoff/Netflix Actors forays into directing often come with an undue amount of baggage; decisions and vibes that would otherwise go unsc .. Vulture
3.5
Chiwetel Ejiofors directing debut tells the true story of a self taught teen inventor in Malawi. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, the directing debut of the actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, is so worthy, so earnest and so achingly sincere that its almost pa .. The New York Times
3.0
A story about contemporary Africans which may have more teachable moments than unexpected contours, but comes good in the end. Telegraph
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Forced to quit school over unpaid tuition, William sneaks in anyway, with a plan to save his family inspired by a bike powered light.
3.0
With this tremendously heartfelt story, Ejiofors film should be able to weather the monsoon of Netflixs rom coms and bargain bin sci fi. The Young Folks
3.0
Share Tweet Email Copy Link Copied The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is respectfully restrained to a fault, but its earnest and authentic outlook provide .. Screen Rant
5.0
This touching and ethical film has been written and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor who has adapted the true story of William Kamkwamba (Maxwell Simba), .. Spirituality And Practice
4.5
Ejiofor captures perfectly the heart of a town struggling to prosper, a family fighting to survive, and a young boy who just wants to keep the world a .. Chicago Reader
3.1
Become a fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Review by Mark Dujsik | March 1, 2019 The miserable inspirational balance of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.0
Theres a classic dramatic confrontation, father versus son, in the third act of this authoritative directorial debut from the British actor Chiwetel E .. The Times
4.0
Chiwetel Ejiofor won the best actor Bafta for 12 Years a Slave and has chosen a similarly stirring, against the odds true story for his directorial de .. Radio Times
4.0
Kids watch brightly coloured sprites on a quest; adults watch a psychologically dense depiction of how we think and feel. Independent
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Where to Stream: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind More Options In 2001, 13 year old Edward Kamkwamba saved his Malawian village from starving to death b .. Decider
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Exhibiting a dexterity that suggests far more extensive directorial experience, Ejiofor proves himself a master of impact. The Wrap
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Ejiofor leavens the scenes of conflict between father and son, family and neighbors, voters and politicians with plentiful moments of gentle humor and .. Cs Monitor
5.0
Based on a true story, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a movie that matters. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
When it comes down to it, youve seen this type of movie before, but rarely with this setting and with people from this part of the world. Film Inquiry
4.4
When do we stop losing a young mother, Agnes (Aissa Maiga), asks her husband Trywell (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a subsistence farmer in Malawi in southeast A .. Observer
3.0
If stories like this can continue to be told with the confidence of fresh filmmaking voices likeChiwetel Ejiofor, we will all be better for it. The Film Stage
4.4
According to the Netflix More Details page for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, the new movie has been officially categorized as HEARTFELT, INSPIRING. Chicago Tribune
4.0
Williams father, Trywell (played by Ejiofor), is a farmer whos spent years resisting the encroachment of private, international companiesseeking to bu .. The Atlantic
3.0
The cultural insights and Kamkwambas hard luck ingenuity are both absolutely worth a movie, so its a shame that The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind isnt a .. Consequence Of Sound
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40 SHARES Facebook Twitter Theres something marvelous about the way in which some actors transition to directing, and bring to their projects the spec .. The Play List
4.0
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind first look review Chiwetel Ejiofor steps behind the camera for this Netflix backed true story of human survival. Lw Lies
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Theres never a question of how The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will end, but that doesnt deter from the moment of triumph it delivers. Daily Dot
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Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave, Doctor Strange) wrote, directed, and stars in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a testament to the power of educatio .. Film
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Chiwetel Ejiofors acting career features many projects in which he explores African stories and identities across both the continent and the diaspora. One Room With A View
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But it didnt, proving that adversity can be overcome no matter how small your roots and if thats true for William, then thats true for you also. The Shiz Nit
4.5
+1 WhatsApp Share Reddit Share Email 276 Shares Before the premiere of this film, I had never actually seen an audience, on the edge of their seats. Black Girl Nerds
3.5
From the Magazine Mamma Mia!.Here We Go Again review: the second bite is sweeter Pamela Hutchinson on a dessert course of the Euro rom pop musical, wi .. Bfi
3.8
With its honest portrayal of human suffering, the film is often difficult to watch, but that makes its high points pay off all the more and turn the m .. Third Coast Review
4.5
Its only a shame that The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind never gets into the nuts and bolts of wind turbine making. Cultured Vultures
3.5
Debut director Ejiofor gives us a unique perspective. Reminiscent of Oscar winner Tsotsi, or the gut wrenching, perfect film Moolaad, this is a story .. Daily Film Fix
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If your arm isnt long enough, it means you are not yet old enough for studies. Spectrum Culture
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William Kamkwamba (Maxwell Simba) was a school aged boy whose studies brought windmills and year round electricity to his remote farming village in th .. Mid West Film Journal
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The Boy Who Harnessed the wind marks Chiwetel Ejiofors inspiring but never sappy directorial debut. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
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Its always fascinating to watch what an actor chooses to do when they make their directorial debut. Hollywood News
4.0
The film cleverly navigates its balancing act as somewhat of a universal family drama, while offering a sly commentary on Malawian social politics and .. Patrick Nabarro
3.0
There isnt much buildup either because of how safe Ejiofors script can be, and despite the latent drama between characters, it doesnt always add up to .. Film Monthly
2.0
click to enlarge Artwork by Kiko Martinez Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released between March 1 5 in San Antonio theaters, on s .. Sa Current
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Ejiofor doesnt settle for a straightforward telling of Williams accomplishments. Reel Reviews
2.5
seemed more concerned in touching our hearts with immoderate melodrama than providing an absorbing narrative depleted of that upsetting tonal familiar .. Always Good Movies
4.5
Although the film takes the contextual assignment seriously and casts a critical eye on sociopolitical issues, a good natured and life affirming count .. Ncr Online
3.0
Based on a true story, Chiwetel Ejiofors directorial debut The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a riveting and inspiring tale.
4.5
environmental and corporate themes... makes it one of the most relevant films to watch right now.
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School isnt a priority for most people, but its everything William dreams of. Culture Whisper
3.5
With his first feature in the directors chair, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) plays it straight down the middle with the inspiring Netflix .. Houston Chronicle
4.0
The directorial debut of Oscar winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, the stirring The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is based on the true story of Malawian engi .. Rochester City Newspaper
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BERLIN 2019 Berlinale Special Gala by Kaleem Aftab 14/02/2019 BERLIN 2019: Twelve Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor successfully makes the leap behi .. Cineuropa



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