Quezon's Game
Star Cinema | Release Date: December 16, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
36
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
Film ThreatChris SalceJan 23, 2020
Quezon’s Game adds something that is missed in war films as well as history books. Read full review
50
Original-CinLinda BarnardJan 22, 2020
The film improves in the dramatic final reel, as Quezon struggles to complete his task while facing the heartbreaking task of cutting the refugee list after pushback on visas, refugee quota increases and exit permits. Read full review
40
The GuardianCath ClarkeJan 29, 2020
The story is a real-life political chess game with the makings of a gripping race-against-the-clock thriller; but here it drags out into sluggish, dull and unconvincing melodrama. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckJan 24, 2020
Unfortunately, the poor production values, ham-fisted screenplay and uneven performances prevent it from achieving the desired dramatic impact. Read full review
40
The New York TimesDevika GirishJan 23, 2020
Unfortunately, in Matthew Rosen’s fictionalized take, Quezon’s Game, this story of intrigue turns stiff and sentimental. Read full review
30
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinDec 16, 2019
Unfortunately, much of the acting (save by Bagatsing and Rachel Alejandro as Quezon’s vigilant wife, Aurora) is so spotty that it undermines the story’s potential tension and emotional heft. Read full review
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