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Drama about Winnie Mandela's personal and political life as she fought to assert her own rights while keeping her husband's name alive. Cast:Jennifer Hudson, Terrence Howard, Elias Koteas, Wendy Crewson, David Dukas, Angelique Pretorius, Garth Breytenbach, Leleti Khumalo, Ashley TaylorDirector:Darrell J. RoodtRelease Date:October 5, 2012DVD Release: TBD From:D FilmsLength:1 hr 44 min
Winnie played in limited release to weak reviews. • Susan G. Cole wrote in Toronto Now, "This biopic about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela doesn't get mildly interesting until two-thirds of the way through, which is way too late." • And David Rooney wrote in the Hollywood Reporter, "...reduces important 20th century political figures to cardboard cutouts." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (3 Reviews)
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star: WEAK(cg) "...we get a full-throated song from Jennifer Hudson over the closing credits, but no insight into the controversial figure who has been damned as often as she is praised."(See all of Linda Barnard's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 705 words, 10/05/12
Rick Groen, Toronto Globe & Mail: MODERATE(cg) "...begins as hagiography and ends in hellish confusion.... there are definitely epic untold stories in 'Winnie' - but untold they epically stay."(See all of Rick Groen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 564 words, 10/05/12
Susan G. Cole, Toronto Now: WEAK(cg) "This biopic about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela doesn't get mildly interesting until two-thirds of the way through, which is way too late."(See all of Susan G. Cole's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 219 words, 10/04/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Winnie has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (1 Review)
Susan G. Cole, Toronto Now: WEAK(cg) "This biopic about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela doesn't get mildly interesting until two-thirds of the way through, which is way too late."(See all of Susan G. Cole's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 219 words, 10/04/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (0 Reviews)
Winnie has not been reviewed by Highbrow Press
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Peter Debruge, Daily Variety: FAIR "TV-style treatment reduces South Africa's struggle to the status of an impediment in the blooming romance between life-imprisoned Mandela and his strong-willed partner..."(See all of Peter Debruge's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 624 words, 09/17/11
David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter: WEAK "Headlines Jennifer Hudson in a veritable Vogue spread of period and ethno-chic looks... reduces important 20th century political figures to cardboard cutouts."(See all of David Rooney's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 916 words, 09/17/11
7.7 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Winnie's reviews are separated by an average 7.7 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Coverage:Winnie's reviews cover 2.9% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,028 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 606 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 129 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Winnie's reviews on average broke 129 days before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Winnie's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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