Rafiki
Film Movement | Release Date: April 19, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 17 Critic Reviews
Positive:
13
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyMay 19, 2018
Its simplistic observation of romantic love in its purest form colliding with political, religious, familial and societal intolerance seems designed to speak clearly to teenage audiences experiencing similar struggles between identity and oppression. Those well-meaning intentions only take the film so far, however, and mature audiences will be left wishing for greater narrative complexity. Read full review
60
New York Magazine (Vulture)Emily YoshidaMay 19, 2018
Its lead protagonists and their endless reserve of raw, bittersweet chemistry are Kahiu’s greatest asset. Read full review
60
CineVueJoe WalshMay 19, 2018
While the premise of Rafiki is well-worn, the context of the film is not and Kahiu brings fresh zest to a familiar story which is told with spirit. Read full review
60
The GuardianGwilym MumfordMay 19, 2018
What Kahiu’s film lacks in originality, it makes up for in its depiction of the giddy flush of first love. Mugatsia and Munyiva have an easy, unfussy chemistry that overcomes some creakier moments of dialogue. Read full review
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