Mr. Jones
Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date (Streaming): June 19, 2020
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IRSnoopyJul 16, 2020
Speaks real truth to what actually happened, and the corruption in the media and people in general. This movie could still be still applicable to today in many ways.
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Mauro_LanariAug 23, 2021
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Almost 90 years later, Agnieszka Holland recalls one of Stalin's many massacres: the Holodomor, the extermination by starvation (famine) of about 4 million Ukrainians perpetrated between 1932 and 1933. The episode does not add(Mauro Lanari)
Almost 90 years later, Agnieszka Holland recalls one of Stalin's many massacres: the Holodomor, the extermination by starvation (famine) of about 4 million Ukrainians perpetrated between 1932 and 1933. The episode does not add much to the atrocities of the last century and the bungled directorial style, flat and refined at the wrong moments, does not help. Almost 90 years later, Agnieszka Holland recalls one of Stalin's many massacres: the Holodomor, the extermination by starvation (famine) of about 4 million Ukrainians perpetrated between 1932 and 1933. The episode does not add much to the atrocities of the last century and the bungled directorial style, flat and refined at the wrong moments, does not help. The ideological and propagandistic corruption of the press (today: of the media)? On that plane the protagonist had not only met Hitler but also Goebbels.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetJan 4, 2022
This is an atmospheric and sobering watch - a glimpse into what life was like for people in the USSR at the time. Its a thoughtful watch - a chilling depiction of the harm in turning a blind eye or ignoring what those in power do. It featuresThis is an atmospheric and sobering watch - a glimpse into what life was like for people in the USSR at the time. Its a thoughtful watch - a chilling depiction of the harm in turning a blind eye or ignoring what those in power do. It features someone reading a particularly poignant quote from George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. The fact some British people seemingly glossed over the realities they didn't entirely like, made me cringe a bit, its fair to say. I also thought James Norton gave a good performance.

A thoughtful watch indeed, this is a film I'd recommend, yes.… Expand
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henryzandtJul 7, 2020
Agnieszka Holland is a gifted director. Expect another very atmospheric film, with beautiful camera work. Even more important: a convincing film that shows the importance of good journalism and how we should always be aware of political propaganda.
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KingKoopa11Dec 12, 2020
This was a very interesting movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It made me read up on the real life characters and it is a very important movie with the state of the world today.
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Dstue32Apr 11, 2021
Great movie!!! I’m so glad the Holodomor is finally getting some attention. The movie was shot beautifully and there was great story telling. You will not be let down
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KenRNov 15, 2022
Mr Jones – An Idealist Tells Us Much about Holodomor

This intriguing and well-cast film tells a timely story of the long-term historical conflict within the Ukraine/Russian tragedy. Highly suspect involvement by members of the internationalMr Jones – An Idealist Tells Us Much about Holodomor

This intriguing and well-cast film tells a timely story of the long-term historical conflict within the Ukraine/Russian tragedy. Highly suspect involvement by members of the international press (working within the USSR, England, USA, and Wales) is stripped bare - offering closer examination of the role played by members of international war correspondence staff. It carefully details their shady involvements in perpetuating communist propaganda – performed either in exchange for protecting their sleazy sexual activities or for financial reward – if not actually for both. A professionally made film dealing with several contentious political situations, which all deserve re-examination and more thorough investigation. Polish-born director Agnieszka Holland (Europa Europa ’90) brings Andrea Chalupa’s searching script to life with all its important facts and possible new insights. Together they highlight the decadence of the era - exposing varied degrees of immorality perpetuating among 1930s Political and so-called ‘high society’ circles. Being closely examined, is the Stalin regime’s 5-year development plan that shockingly starved millions of inhabitants in local villages --effecting mass genocide-- and how this was assisted to be hidden by certain self-serving (dishonest) international factions. This work deserves to be seen as one of only a few, that cast an important spotlight on shameful acts against humanity, in the name of Communism. It also gives new understanding of why today’s Ukraine won’t submit to any form of Russian rule.… Expand
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