Denial

Bleecker Street Media | Release Date: September 30, 2016

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 47 Ratings

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GiuliusOct 23, 2016

A disappointment. Sure, we know how it all turns out, but plenty of other dramatic films have managed to present true stories in a compelling way. Presenting Irving as a buffoon robs the film of its central conflict. And Weisz plays anA disappointment. Sure, we know how it all turns out, but plenty of other dramatic films have managed to present true stories in a compelling way. Presenting Irving as a buffoon robs the film of its central conflict. And Weisz plays an overwrought role from the start, badly diluting the emotional impact of the defense team's visit to Auschwitz. Really, the lawyers' constant turmoil is distracting. So much effort is expended to create conflict that we are left to wonder how these people ever manage to make it to court on time.… Expand

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TVJerryOct 21, 2016

Rachel Weisz plays a Holocaust scholar who's sued in British court by a prominent denier (Timothy Spall). While there is a somber, moving visit to Auchwitz, most of the narrative revolves around the legal wrangling. Although it's attempted,Rachel Weisz plays a Holocaust scholar who's sued in British court by a prominent denier (Timothy Spall). While there is a somber, moving visit to Auchwitz, most of the narrative revolves around the legal wrangling. Although it's attempted, the film doesn't succeed in the emotional connection that would have created a powerful experience. Instead, we watch relatively dry legal proceedings (it is England, after all). David Hare's screenplay manages to effectively hit the case's salient points and Weisz's performance is solid, but this is probably the most detached treatment of the Holocaust ever put on film.… Expand

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AbeMCMar 1, 2019

It is unfortunate that much of Denial is burdened with ham-fisted, over-acted drama and a wandering script, because Denial tells an important story - and asks important questions. Fans of Tom Wilkinson should definitely watch it, he has theIt is unfortunate that much of Denial is burdened with ham-fisted, over-acted drama and a wandering script, because Denial tells an important story - and asks important questions. Fans of Tom Wilkinson should definitely watch it, he has the most character development and the best moments. Timothy Spall, while his usual excellent self, portrays a one-dimensional character well; Rachel Weisz, trying on a bad American accent, portrays a one-dimensional character poorly. Add in a wandering screenplay and some directing that tries hard to be bleakly stylish, and Denial is a disappointment that doesn't rise above average. 5/10… Expand

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