The White Crow

  • 2019


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Positive Reviews 86
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Average Rating 3.3/5
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2.0
Except maybe for dance fans, its unclear what, exactly, viewers are supposed to make of this portrait of a deeply unpleasant man whose talent is more .. Common Sense Media
1.5
As a director, Fiennes (whose beautifully restrained, revisionist Charles Dickens portrait The Invisible Woman this most closely resembles) favors low .. Variety
3.0
There are moments of greatness here in the climax of the final act, the defection itself where the direction is as lean and agile as any of the dancer .. The Guardian
2.5
Ralph Fienness film too conspicuously avoids an overt political perspective.
2.5
While the details of Nureyevs 1961 defection in Paris are thrilling, the film falls into the trap of many historical dramas, rendering the story as su ..
1.5
The cluttered structure, littered with brusque little flashbacks, repeatedly interrupts the momentum and tension of the story of Nureyevs most daring .. Screen Daily
1.5
The way the film is presented now doesnt maximize either interest or suspense. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
The busy, mosaic structure doesnt help, while the emphasis on Nureyevs origin story seems a mistake, particularly because his name no longer means wha .. The New York Times
3.0
A serious minded, often beautiful, utterly heartfelt character study that nevertheless lacks its astonishing protagonists fleet footedness and only pa .. Telegraph
4.5
Subject and style could not be more different than in The White Crow, but that fusion of opposites has resulted in an involving biographical drama tha ..
3.0
In an attempt to stir up the complexities of Nureyevs psyche, hes often painted as somewhat boorish and narcissistic, however David Nares overeager sc .. The Young Folks
3.0
Their relationship leaves a hole where there should be a beating heart and doesnt do much to shine a light on Nureyev.
3.1
The film may go to lengths to tell us that Nureyev was sensational to watch, but we dont experience much of this power or magnetism as viewers. The Globe And Mail
3.0
In some respects thats frustrating for a viewer, who has to accommodate himself to the changing chronology. One Guys Opinion
3.8
He insists on Pushkin (Fiennes, in a quiet and beautifully economical performance). Rogers Movie Nation
4.5
Its astonishing that this is Ivenkos first movie role, because he projects Nureyevs drive, seductiveness, intellectual curiosity, imperiousness, vulne .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Fiennes seems to recognize the main characters flaws ... but The White Crow never finds a way to elicit sympathy for him. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
For a movie about Rudolf Nureyevs life there is very little depth of knowledge about the man and his passions. It is a surface movie but a nicely done .. You Tube
3.0
Its the generic zest of the ballet world and Parisian nightclubs that keeps the film watchable until Fiennes can resort to the big moment hes saved fo .. The Times
4.0
If The White Crow is occasionally a little bit clumsy, its spirit is perfect. The Times
4.0
Even if ballet is not to your taste, Fienness eye for period detail and David Hares pacey script forge a sprung platform from which Ivenko leaps almos .. Radio Times
4.0
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment 5/47 Blow Out (1981) Brian De Palma doesnt exactly make films in the hope of winning award, but his political thriller b .. Independent
4.0
But Fiennes isnt interested in constructing his own version of The Red Shoes. Rolling Stone
2.5
Ivenko is magnetic as Nureyev, with terrific physicality and internal intensity, even if theres no sign of the larger than life diva. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
It becomes unclear whether we are even supposed to root for Rudolf, or if it matters that we do. The Wrap
3.5
But the story is intriguing and, ultimately, gripping enough to overcome all that. Az Central
3.1
Ultimately, The White Crow seems tailored to appeal to moviegoers who are already fans of Nureyevs idiosyncratic dancing and want to know more about h .. Star Tribune
2.5
Elegant but dull, and so subtle its downright diffuse. If you dont know much about Rudolf Nureyev going in, you wont know much coming out, either. Wei ..
3.0
While the film is doubtless well intentioned, there is no forgiving the atrocious dialogue, tacky ballads, and cheesy exploitation of the situation... Daily Mail
4.0
While its undoubtedly high time we saw more black leading characters in mainstream horror films and Lupita Nyongo makes a good kick ass mum here I rem .. Daily Mail
4.0
Fiennes light touch textures this biopic into something exciting, genuine and naturally sexy; its a film that stays en pointe for its entirety. Flim List
5.0
One gives us a tale with fully developed characters, stakes, and breathing room.Three gives us variety. Film Inquiry
4.5
A young Nureyev falls in love with ballet, trains, is told hes not good enough and trains more. Film Inquiry
3.5
Interestingly, at the Scottish premiere at Glasgow Film Festival, Hare noted that he would have liked more to have been cut from the film Fiennes shou .. Eye For Film
3.5
This sinewy biopic skips the balletomane frenzy of Black Swan and The Red Shoes to examine the early years of Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev until his .. Susang Ranger
2.0
Expresses the value of energy and story over technique but is content sticking to some very bland basics Flickering Myth
3.5
It may be awkwardly paced and predictable to a fault, but Fiennes film does a masterful job conveying the essence and spirit of Russian ballet, the fi .. Flim Threet
2.5
) Better yet, for the fiend with the fangs, the bringer of all our woe, Huston had someone special in mind: Rudolf Nureyev. New Yorker
3.0
Ivenko is a brilliant dancer, a decent actor and has a fetching face, but thats not enough. Standard
4.5
OlegIvenko carries the movie and captures Rudis haughtiness and confidence...this is a pretty long movie to tell the story of his defection, but it ha .. Tony Medley
1.5
Of course, you dont hire real ballet dancers for a film about ballet without filling the screen with sumptuous dance scenes. Pajiba
2.0
Fiennes drab biopic of Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev drains the color from his life, and comes across as cold as a Soviet winter. Detroit News
4.0
Nureyev doesnt speak French, and Saint speaks very little Russian, so they find a middle ground in English, in which Nureyev isnt quite fluent. Now Toronto
3.3
The depiction we get of Nureyev, as captured by newcomer Oleg Ivenko, is one of frustrating inconsistency. Film Ink
3.0
What about the dancing In truth, there isnt much of it, which may be more a matter of expedience than choice. The Age
4.0
He skilfully ratchets up the tension in the films terrific denouement. Cine Vue
4.5
The White Crow is the rarest of birds a biopic thats over too quickly. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
The film isnt without dramatic tension in the final stretch, but as far as inhabiting the unusual, extraordinary not like others, its stuck at the bar .. Lw Lies
3.0
Fienness direction never puts the rush into Russian. It is all too delicate and hesitant. Ft
3.0
The problem with a dazzling debut is that you become your own hard act to follow. Independent Ie
4.0
Screenwriter David Hare handles the story very well, and Oleg Ivenko is a good enough dancer to convince as Nureyev in the performance sequences. Its .. Independent Ie
4.0
Fiennes and Hare play the big moments with panache, much assisted by their star Oleg Ivenko. The Arts Desk
2.0
Whilst the dancing is extraordinary and the final 20 minutes, where he decides to defect at the airport, are gripping and tense I first had to wait 10 .. The Sun
4.0
A probing portrait of a young artist who was equally driven by fear and ego. The Filmy Ap
2.0
What should have been thrilling is rendered clumsily flat footed by a filmmaker flailing to make sense of a tortured screenplay from playwright David .. Patriot Ledger
1.5
Moreover, Nureyev and Clara have very little chemistry together, so the film doesnt even work as a romance. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
But its carefully chosen, if only for its ambiguity surely an advantage when youre rendering an account to your authoritarian superior. Sandiego Reader
2.0
A solid narrative charting Nureyevs defection from Russia, allowing considerable tension when he is about to be busted at the airport. Shockya
2.5
It is made more dramatic by Nureyevs frequent tantrums...and made worse by the over exposure of persons important to the plot, but useless as characte .. Straits Times
1.5
This sequence transcends its heavy handedness to thrillingly convey the link between the corporeality of danceflesh, muscle, bone, sweatand its blazin .. Film Comment
3.0
A serviceable period drama reflecting on the early life of the great ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev and his defection. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.0
This is Ralph Fiennes third directorial feature although his first where he doesnt take the lead. One Room With A View
3.0
But that doesnt mean The White Crow isnt pleasantly satisfying it just lacks the fire Nureyev famously brought to his performances. Bitly
2.0
Its as if Fiennes as a director doesnt trust his own artistic instincts ironic given the subject and it all rather defeats the object of hiring an exp .. Scots Man
2.0
One obvious hurdle is that Nureyev, while a fascinating figure, doesnt exactly fit the definition of a likable protagonist. Film Avclub
3.0
Fiennes manages to keep Crow from coming off the rails thanks to some beautiful cinematography and nice work from Ivenko. Bowling Green Daily News
3.8
Its a movie full of small pleasures, such as the Polaroid ish softness of the cinematography, Fiennes quietly noble performance as Nureyevs mentor Pus .. Seattle Times
4.0
The Nureyev story is a very good one, and Fiennes and Hare tell it well. The Australian
2.5
Beautifully photographed by British DP Mike Eley and enhanced by Anne Seibels period production design and Barney Pillings film editing, theres no dou .. Ion Cinema
4.5
Fiennes and Hares discretion emphasize cultural appreciation over politics, which ultimately unbalances the narrative: When Nureyev makes his 1961 def .. National Review
3.0
Unfortunately, hes a novice actor struggling with a very challenging central role. Winnipeg Free Press
2.5
DEFEND CONSERVE PROTECT **1/2 (76 minutes) PG As clearly green biased as it is, at least the title of this film does the job of signalling what an una .. Tiny Url
3.0
Ralph Fiennes uneven dance biopic captures the intimate Cold War frustrations that linger. Daily Film Fix
3.1
If Nureyev has a positive trait here, its that hes brave, though a little less bravery might have suited him. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
The White Crow is engaging enough to overcome the stumbles in how its story is told. The climactic defection scene is a nailbiter, and Fiennes evokes .. Sf Weekly
4.5
The White Crow is a harshly beautiful tribute to one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time detailing the aloof dancer sexual preference, sexual a .. Wp Me
1.5
Its hard to imagine that Fiennes, with his concern about the look of the film, would settle for a tabloid version of the character, yet in the end, th .. Vulture
1.5
Watching The White Crow, you might be tempted to look for an argument about the relationship between art and state, but Fiennes doesnt have much new t .. Washington City Paper
1.5
Ironically, The White Crow doesnt seems to share its subjects reverence. Battleship Pretension
1.5
Structurally choppy and unevenly acted, The White Crow seldom gets beyond adequate. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.0
Detective Pikachu may be too poorly made to be worth the price of a ticket but you might have fun watching a bootleg copy with your friends from fifth .. Willamette Week
1.5
Their film lacks cultural insight and its characters hold little weight, and for a movie about a dancer, its far too stiff to work. The Spool
4.5
David Hares screenplay gives the dialogue a literate vitality, with convincing delivery of the drama depending on the superb Russian ballet dancer Ole .. Kdhx
4.5
It doesnt quite succeed, but its such a Murderers Row of little known international dancing and acting talent that its well worth seeing regardless. Critics Notebook
5.0
Even if dance is not your cup of tea, The White Crow is an inspiringly beautiful biographical film... Aarp
4.5
This portrait of a young, brash, sometimes difficult dancer ... makes a compelling argument for art and its inherent analogue to freedom. L.A. Biz
3.0
The White Crow isnt much of a film, but at least it builds towards some sort of intense and cathartic payoff. The Gate
3.0
Fiennes plucked a dancer who looks like Nureyev for the role, but Ukrainian ballet star Oleg Ivenko never acted before and it shows. Graceful when he .. Movies and Shakers
3.8
Ivenko gives a rugged performance as the mercurial Nureyev, whose emotions are never so direct as when hes expressing them through his dancing. Movie Cricket
3.0
The White Crow, a captivating if overlong look at Nureyevs life up to his defection to the West, shows how and why. Herald Scotland
2.5
Even if the dancing portion of his portrayal is all audiences care about, two time Oscar nominated screenwriter David Hare (The Reader) doesnt seem to .. Sa Current
3.0
Im glad Fiennes didnt gloss over Nureyevs repugnant nature, though, since doing so would have allowed us to blindly commend his individuality as a dag .. Jaredmobarak
3.8
The White Crow is about divided loyalties. Can an artist serve his motherland and remain true to himself Reel Bob
4.5
Not as captivating as it should be, this look at Rudolf Nureyevs defection still tells an interesting story. The Movie Minute
4.4
Oleg Ivenko is superb as Rudolf Nureyev in the well crafted film by director Ralph Fiennes who also plays legendary ballet teacher Alexander Pushkin. Victoria Advocate
3.5
The White Crow is a decent film giving light to an artist you might not know and humanizes him along the way. idobi.com
4.5
And indeed, Crow is mainly, thrillingly, about dance, a multi faceted portrait of an artist whose bravura style and alluring, feminized masculinity ch .. Arts Fuse
4.5
Unlike with the previous two films he helmed, Coriolanus and The Invisible Woman, Fiennes doesnt play the brilliant man this time around.) Nashville Scene
4.0
The White Crow presents a fresh take on formative years, before he became his legend, in a nuanced, informative and gripping film. Flickering Myth
3.0
Between an elegant pas de deux and a simple, as well as painful, sprain. El Mundo (Spain)
4.5
He doesnt overdo the anger or underplay the charm, working you over like a professional dancer could without music or instruction. KSDK
3.8
Still, the movie effectively presents the struggle of artistic integrity against political control. Good Times
4.5
This is a feat of engineering... I felt a sense of catharsis finishing it. FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
4.5
The use of flashbacks and forward is a bit whiplash, but its a great story, recalling the Cold War era when politics had a chokehold on everything... What She Said Radio
4.5
Ralph Fiennes directs this gorgeous, glorious biopic about the early life of this great 20th century artist whose rebellious spirit and innovative ide .. We Are Movie Geeks
3.0
Offstage, though, that fluid dazzle is muted to a mostly cool aloofness.
4.5
A beautifully mounted biography of a fascinating figure in the dance world. Bay Area Reporter
2.5
...constant cutting between three eras of Nureyevs life, in a manner that highlights the cleverness of the screenwriter (David Hare) in a see what I d .. The Arts St L
1.5
Whilst hes fine and its eminently watchable, The White Crow lacks that passion, spark and danger which made Nureyev such a master. Backseat Mafia
4.5
The White Crow captures the rigors, sweat and rewards of a life lived in pursuit of art but the human connection is absent. North Shore News (Vancouve ..
1.5
It was probably a much better idea to get a real Russian ballet dancer to play the role rather than an English speaking actor with a phoney Russian ac .. Australian Financial Revie ..
4.0
David Hares screenplay only occasionally succumbs to blurry ideas that Nureyevs imperfect technique, acquired at the relatively late age of 17, made u .. Screen Hub
3.0
a movie about this potent subject only needs to be halfway good to be watchable, and the legend of Nureyev just about carries the film film-authority.com
4.5
Its an expertly constructed movie that will serve as an excellent introduction to Nureyev for the uninitiated, although some may baulk at the notoriou .. Cineuropa
4.5
But while impressive in some respects, and never less than intelligently competent in others, this movie doesnt make that leap. 48 Hills
0.5
In the last half hour, at just about the point that youre as sick of Nureyev as his KGB chaperones must have been, the movie takes off irresistibly as .. Phoenix Magazine
3.5
A serviceable period drama reflecting on the early life of the great ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev and his defection. Sover
3.0
The film is ultimately burdened by the maladroit charms of its lead actor Ivenko. Film Mixtape
3.0
You dont need me to tell you how good Fiennes is, but gosh darn it, hes really damn good in this. Punch Drunk Movies
1.5
A white crow is an outsider, someone who doesnt fit in with the rest. Sdgln
3.8
Ivenko, who bears a strong resemblance to Nureyev, is transfixing, as well as Fiennes and Khamatova. The performances, and the beautifully captured mo .. Post Bulle
4.5
Quite a technical achievement. Beautifully shot and with all authentic or authentic looking locations...
3.0
At its strongest, this is a Cold War cat and mouse thriller with bite. At its weakest, this is an overly reverent biopic with an unpleasant protagonis ..



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