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2022
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Positive Reviews
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Negative reviews
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Average Rating
3.9
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3.8
The Duke wont blow the doors off the multiplex the way Doctor Strange will this weekend, but as a good natured salute to the Kempton Buntons of the wo ..
Capital Times (Madison, WI ..
4.5
Maybe thats why Rachael News PBS mystery series, Miss Scarlet and the Duke feels so charming, because Being Feminist (capitalization intended) isnt wh ..
Indie Wire
4.5
The Duke is a hilarious romp through one of the most audacious art thefts the world has ever seen.
IGN
4.5
As for The Duke, its jovially neutral fare, preferring to frame its story as an unashamedly old fashioned underdog tale an absurdist struggle of the l ..
The Guardian
4.5
How much of this is actually true and how much screenwriters Richard Bean and Clive Coleman have concocted doesnt really matter.
Az Central
4.5
Guilt and innocence become less important than charitable intent in a good natured crowdpleaser that proves unexpectedly moving and is a quiet celebra ..
Eye For Film
4.5
Though the climatic court battle feels a tad too inspirational, even Goya might admit thats just what a flattering portrait does.
The New York Times
3.0
His Kempton is a hopeless, narcissistic screw up, but in Broadbents capable hands, hes as lovable as a clumsy old English sheepdog.
Patriot Ledger
3.0
Michell keeps it all moving at a brisk pace, taking an improbable story and adding a few unexpected twists and turns. The Duke is easy to like because ..
Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
Little is too shaken or stirred, but it all goes down smoothly and delightfully and with some bite.
Concrete Play Ground
3.8
A sleeper hit during the summer of 95, Species is an imaginatively cast and tautly directed sci fi/horror hybrid that doesnt quite escape the timeworn ..
Film Frenzy
2.5
Surprisingly, the film isnt the screwball comedy one might expect based on the plot; its more a nuanced family drama that adeptly mixes heartache and ..
Parent Previews
3.8
Kempton doesnt object to the BBC; in fact, he regularly sends them scripts hes written for TV dramas.
Movie Cricket
4.5
The Duke is a low key, enigmatic film thats about as close to irresistible as you can get.
At Home In Hollywood
1.5
Well, I dont want to give anyone the impression that I have a heart of stone.
Looking Closer
4.5
He takes center stage in every scene hes in, but quite a cast surrounds him.
Book & Film Globe
1.5
Mirren doesnt have all that much to do, so its curious why an actress of her caliber was cast in such a role.
CultureMap
1.5
She treats Marians death as if its a closed door that she doesnt ever want to open again.
4.0
The Duke is the final film for prolific stage/screen/TV director Roger Michell, a man who gave jobs to Daniel Craig long before the actor did his 007 ..
Jmuvies Blog Spot
4.0
Director Roger Michells final movie is a charming comedy/drama set in 1961 depicting the infamously true story of how Goyas portrait of the Duke of We ..
Sound Cloud
4.5
You cant tell if hes deliberately giving the middle finger to decorum and propriety, or whether hes a sort of political/social idiot savant.
5.0
The acting is world class and Oscar worthy portraying endearingly eccentric characters who sustain an enduring, but slightly demented, relationship. T ..
The Michael Medved Show
4.5
Jim Broadbent delivers a performance that is exactly how we want to see a quirky chap behave. His comic timing is flawless. Helen Mirren has less to d ..
Niagara Gazette
4.5
This film is a perfect showcase for Broadbents wonderful charisma as an actor.
4.5
But a goosebumpy actioner and character study is worth the phobia.
What She Said
4.5
The overall feel proves cheery and enjoyable, a likable nod to people with ideas worth sharing.
KUNR (Reno, NV)
4.5
Its an old school British caper in the Ealing Studios tradition, modestly but glowingly crafted and beautifully acted by old pros and you leave it bot ..
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