Suffragette
Focus Features | Release Date: October 23, 2015
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NerdConsultantJan 12, 2016
Suffragette is a well made movie with some amazing performances especially from Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw and Brendon Gleason. i do find it slightly weird that Meryl Streep was heavily advertised when her role is basicallySuffragette is a well made movie with some amazing performances especially from Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw and Brendon Gleason. i do find it slightly weird that Meryl Streep was heavily advertised when her role is basically a cameo but she does a good job. honestly i think the problem that stops it being an excellent film is that it's slightly too long and repetitive but it's themes of the fight for equality and reminding us of our dark recent past more than make up for it… Expand
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TVJerryNov 12, 2015
Some young people I've talked to have no idea what the title means, even thought the story carries as much import as other struggles for equality. It's set in 1912, when the movement for women's right to vote was reaching a tipping point inSome young people I've talked to have no idea what the title means, even thought the story carries as much import as other struggles for equality. It's set in 1912, when the movement for women's right to vote was reaching a tipping point in London. Carey Mulligan suppresses her signature sweet smile to play a beleaguered working class woman who’s drawn into the fight to become an activist. The movie creates a bleak time with earnest detail, although the cinematography is sometimes muddy and the thick accents occasionally hinder comprehension. It's a fascinating history lesson that builds tension and outrage, but lacks the emotional punch that could have made it masterfully moving.… Expand
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emkadvNov 19, 2015
While the acting and the sets were outstanding, my friends and I had a hard time understanding the dialog. Some of that may be due to lower than normal volume in the theater where we saw it, but much of had to do with various English accentsWhile the acting and the sets were outstanding, my friends and I had a hard time understanding the dialog. Some of that may be due to lower than normal volume in the theater where we saw it, but much of had to do with various English accents that were very hard for us Yanks to understand. Everyone I talked to who saw the film that night had the same complaint.

I might watch it again on TV with captioning turned on. I wouldn't be surprised if I would rate it higher watching it that way.… Expand
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beingryanjudeFeb 18, 2016
Above all, SUFFRAGETTE means to finally give strength to women looking to earn their rights to vote. They become heroes. The leaders of this charge in early-20th century Britain are Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep. EachAbove all, SUFFRAGETTE means to finally give strength to women looking to earn their rights to vote. They become heroes. The leaders of this charge in early-20th century Britain are Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep. Each is exquisite and brilliant in their own way. Unfortunately, somewhere between the direction, Abi Morgan’s script and an abrupt ending, it falls flat.… Expand
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moviemitch96Nov 10, 2015
Suffragette serves as a somewhat interesting period drama in some spots and the women's struggles are difficult to watch at times. However, for the most part the film feels too rushed, dull, and by the numbers. Carey Mulligan gives aSuffragette serves as a somewhat interesting period drama in some spots and the women's struggles are difficult to watch at times. However, for the most part the film feels too rushed, dull, and by the numbers. Carey Mulligan gives a well-intentioned and headstrong performance, but unfortunately it's not enough to make the rest of the film truly worthwhile. Honestly, my favorite part of the film was when Meryl Streep briefly showed up towards the middle and gave a great speech, but then she left and was nowhere to be found for the rest of the film sadly. So overall, while it was intriguing in some spots, due to its mostly formulaic approach I wouldn't really recommend it unless you want to see Mulligan in a potential Oscar-contending performance, because really that's the most that this film had going for it.… Expand
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tobeeryDec 29, 2015
It certainly makes you stop and think on occasion on how society today is so different today to then but overall it does feel like a run-of-the-mill period drama. The story doesn't really have the care and attention to make it a cinematic great.
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PaisleyUnderJan 10, 2016
Despite several loopholes in the political/historical aspects of the plot, as well as a lack of (necessary) emphasis in the deeper motives behind the suffragist movement, the acting and the script are excellent.
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bishwo370Jan 28, 2016
very excellent movie, real cause to fight, needy cause to fight, reality based movie. Inspiring, encouraging and heartwarming. I loved the movie, I went to 1912 and felt the situation.
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username174Nov 23, 2015
One of the best movies I've watched. The acting of all the actresses was outstanding. It brought tears to my eyes on many occasions and it also made me understand an important and serious part of history which later led me to furtherOne of the best movies I've watched. The acting of all the actresses was outstanding. It brought tears to my eyes on many occasions and it also made me understand an important and serious part of history which later led me to further investigation. Everybody clapped at the cinema when the movie ended. It was absolutely wonderful and everyone seemed to have been touched by it. To every single person involved in the making of this epic movie, I want to say thank you.… Expand
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DanBurritoOct 24, 2015
I really like historical dramas so I was interested in seeing this. Having just come back from seeing it, I will say it did not disappoint me. Just as a warning, Meryl Streep is only in the movie for about four minutes, despite beingI really like historical dramas so I was interested in seeing this. Having just come back from seeing it, I will say it did not disappoint me. Just as a warning, Meryl Streep is only in the movie for about four minutes, despite being top-billed but nevertheless, she still manages to steal the scene. Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne-Marie Duff and Brendan Gleeson were all brilliant in their roles and my biggest problem was the camera-there were some scenes where it was a bit shaky and unfocused which I found a bit distracting. The film was full of heartbreaking moments so I recommend you bring a handkerchief. Overall, a powerful, moving drama that is destined to be nominated for a few Oscars.… Expand
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Waffles09Oct 31, 2015
Seeing those mixed and negative reviews, for what is a great film led by a powerful cast (i.e. Streep, Mulligan), I guess people still have issues with feminism.
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Brent_MarchantOct 31, 2015
A well-made period piece chronicling the fight that helped earn women the right to vote in England. The film's fine performances and excellent production values stand out, though its script, with its mix of real and fictitious characters,A well-made period piece chronicling the fight that helped earn women the right to vote in England. The film's fine performances and excellent production values stand out, though its script, with its mix of real and fictitious characters, tends to skew the authenticity somewhat. A good viewing option for a rainy Saturday afternoon.… Expand
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YellowKirbyOct 24, 2015
When I went into this movie, I wasn't expecting excellence or anything... but wow, it was good! The beginning is a bit fast paced, but as the movie developed, it became even more intriguing and better paced. Although Meryl Streep is only inWhen I went into this movie, I wasn't expecting excellence or anything... but wow, it was good! The beginning is a bit fast paced, but as the movie developed, it became even more intriguing and better paced. Although Meryl Streep is only in it for like, ten seconds, she still works her magic and does an amazing performance, as does Carey Mulligan. This was a brilliant movie and I would recommend it to everyone who's in to this genre.… Expand
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BeeceeNov 13, 2015
This film is dominated by Carey Mulligan's gripping performance of a working class wife and mother who joins the first wave women's movement's campaign for women's votes. Despite the somewhat melodramatic tone, Carey and the other actressesThis film is dominated by Carey Mulligan's gripping performance of a working class wife and mother who joins the first wave women's movement's campaign for women's votes. Despite the somewhat melodramatic tone, Carey and the other actresses kept me glued to the screen. It also brings up issues relevant to today's social movements, such as, is violence ever acceptable in pursuit of social justice? The combination of real and fictitious characters worked for me, and the production values were good. This film will hopefully enlighten many people who are not aware of this slice o history.… Expand
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MattBrady99Dec 31, 2015
While I thought Suffragette wasn't bad or Oscar bait as I expected it to be, but it is an average movie that I won't be re-watching. Carey Mulligan gave a strong and brilliant performance, so did Helena Bonham Carter. I think it's great toWhile I thought Suffragette wasn't bad or Oscar bait as I expected it to be, but it is an average movie that I won't be re-watching. Carey Mulligan gave a strong and brilliant performance, so did Helena Bonham Carter. I think it's great to fight for your own rights, but I wish it didn't feel forced and cliche as this movie presents it. The Oscar wining Meryl Streep is barely in this movie which is a real shame, because shes in the freaking poster and the trailer for the film basically fools you into thinking shes in the whole movie.… Expand
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foxgroveOct 24, 2015
The viewer certainly suffers watching 'Suffragette' but, unfortunately, not for the reasons hoped for. This is stultifying and monotonous drama from the pen of Abbi Morgan whose achievements are lessening with every film written. Whilst theThe viewer certainly suffers watching 'Suffragette' but, unfortunately, not for the reasons hoped for. This is stultifying and monotonous drama from the pen of Abbi Morgan whose achievements are lessening with every film written. Whilst the subject is undoubtedly an important one it is told in such an unsubtle and plodding manner that one couldn't care less. The production design demonstrates an appropriately dark and bleak existence lived by the women working in the sweatshop. The costumes also perfectly capture the period. However, good production values can only assist a film so far. Even the performances are uneven. Carey Mulligan battles vainly with the material but her impact is less than expected, although a scene with her son does leave one in danger of shedding a tear. Anne Marie Duff is overly passionate. Meryl Streep is hokey and Helena Bonham Carter is,well, Helena Bonham Carter! The film is flatly directed without nuance and the only surprise to be taken away from proceedings is thrown up at the end titles. Here we are shown a list of the year in which different countries gave women the right to vote. Switzerland's late listing is,for a European country, as surprising as it is shameful.… Expand
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hendrikchipmanJan 1, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boooo! This movie was long and hateful. I liked Katie Mulligan's role, however that's just because she's a good actor. I was kind of hoping that Katie would join the suffragette movement and feel torn between home life and the life of being an activist. However, no, the movie had to make her a victim of every type of male oppression imaginable. Such a cliché! She was exposed to male rape, sexual assault, custody inequality, chauvinism, domestic violence, male patriarchy, and much more. How could they fit so much male oppression for one character you may ask? Well, they managed to do so by making the movie long and boring. Meryl Streep made an appearance, but thankfully it was only for a short period of time. I hope Katie Mulligan re-acts this role with a different producer, because I think she is capable of so much more. I reckon Ethan Hawke would make a good partner with the remake.… Expand
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ScraperDec 11, 2015
In case you forgot one of the most common, headline-grabbing issues of the modern era, sexism, here's a hammer to pound your brain to mush. Every man you see in Suffragette, is a complete scoundrel-jackass. If this is your introduction to theIn case you forgot one of the most common, headline-grabbing issues of the modern era, sexism, here's a hammer to pound your brain to mush. Every man you see in Suffragette, is a complete scoundrel-jackass. If this is your introduction to the history of women's rights, please don't leave the theater and immediately kill all men.… Expand
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boboreviewsfilmNov 12, 2015
It's always puzzling to me that when there are so many wonderful real stories why a writer chooses to fictionalize history and create a character who is an amalgamation of stereotypes. So much for missing the opportunities out there to tell aIt's always puzzling to me that when there are so many wonderful real stories why a writer chooses to fictionalize history and create a character who is an amalgamation of stereotypes. So much for missing the opportunities out there to tell a real story. It is sad that the screenwriter chose to concentrate on a fictional character when the rich story of Mrs. Pendergast stared him right in the face. So much for the 8 minutes of film that was Meryl Streep. Can you imagine what she could have done with this part. Carey Mulligan was good, not great. Perhaps she was confused by the fictional character who appears a bit of this and a bit of that with an unclear path and purpose, the woman willing to give up her whole life to gain the vote? The richness of true stories a missed opportunity, the film is still worth seeing.… Expand
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SpangleJan 24, 2016
Suffragette has its fair share of issues. As it argues in favor of women's voting rights and equality as a whole, it is astounding to me that some of its major female characters were fictitious. Our protagonist is a fictitious character.Suffragette has its fair share of issues. As it argues in favor of women's voting rights and equality as a whole, it is astounding to me that some of its major female characters were fictitious. Our protagonist is a fictitious character. Where there really no women worthy of having the film centered around them? I find that hard to believe. This, along with some other liberties taken, hold it back a bit to me. However, fortunately, there was more than enough to outweigh that. The direction from Sarah Gavron is great and the film is very well paced and never really drags, which is a major plus. In fact, for a historical drama, the film is truly thrilling at times. However, the main reason I truly enjoyed Suffragette is Carey Mulligan. She was phenomenal and a truly turned in one of the year's best performances. She was extraordinary and truly delivered a commanding and powerful performance as the fictional Maud Watts. The film also did a great job portraying everything these women gave up in their battle, namely their families. That is a level of sacrifice that has to be respected. Overall, Suffragette is an inspiring and powerful film that I wish was grounded with more historical facts and less interpretation and alteration, but was nonetheless a very good and very well made film.… Expand
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JNBJul 16, 2016
I loved the movie but I was not impressed with the list of countries showing when women got the vote. It left out Canada! Shame. It isn't like the British don't know who we are and when we got the vote.
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NickLikesMoviesDec 27, 2015
Has a strong message and Carey Mulligan is great, but the execution failed to ever captivate me. The camerawork is very sloppy, and director Sarah Gavon didn't mesh scenes together well, and paced the film poorly.
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LeZeeApr 4, 2016
A revolution that fought within a nation, within a race, within a family.

Biographical movies are always fascinating. If it is not something worthy, the movie would have not taken up the shape. It was a very good movie, and a veryA revolution that fought within a nation, within a race, within a family.

Biographical movies are always fascinating. If it is not something worthy, the movie would have not taken up the shape. It was a very good movie, and a very important historical subject. It has been 100 years since and now the world we live-in is much different and better. I think after thousands of years, now the women got their freedom.

I thought I knew this story very well, but it was 'Made in Dagenham' which is quite similar to this which is also based on the real. Both the stories take place 50 years apart, but this one was the beginning of a new era for women, not without sacrifices and sufferings.

Great actors, great actings, awesome storytelling, cinematography at its best, direction was amazing and the music was so pleasant, but the method of dealing was a bit gruesome, and sometimes brutal. I thought the terrorism is a new word, but this movie gives a different perspective and meaning to that.

You would definitely love this film if you respect women. All women cast movie, including the director, but for everyone. It might have begun in the UK, but the entire planet saw a drastic change and still taking place in some places. I don't see any reason why I should not recommend it to you.

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smiyamotAug 4, 2016
I enjoy seeing movies that cover historical events that we learned about so briefly in school. It's very instructive to see what life was like so long ago and how it's still present in parts of the world today. Only voters make the laws, soI enjoy seeing movies that cover historical events that we learned about so briefly in school. It's very instructive to see what life was like so long ago and how it's still present in parts of the world today. Only voters make the laws, so if you don't have the vote, you get the short end of the stick.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 14, 2017
Suffragette is a movie with quality and that says a lot about in my opinion, honestly worth seeing, especially women should see it, especially seeing how their right to vote was denied a little more than 100 years ago and how now one of theSuffragette is a movie with quality and that says a lot about in my opinion, honestly worth seeing, especially women should see it, especially seeing how their right to vote was denied a little more than 100 years ago and how now one of the most powerful women in the world today is the prime minister of a world power like Germany.
Beyond its mistakes in the script with its manipulations, the film rises by its story and message in addition to the convincing performances of its cast.… Expand
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amheretojudgeSep 17, 2018
binds this scattered script..

Suffragette Suffragette is a character driven historical drama about a bunch of women who fought for equal rights. The feature excels on weaving its structure perfunctorily where it not only takes its materialbinds this scattered script..

Suffragette

Suffragette is a character driven historical drama about a bunch of women who fought for equal rights. The feature excels on weaving its structure perfunctorily where it not only takes its material seriously but respects the mannerism it ought to portray and the repercussions that it actions will breed. It is neither manipulative and nor pretentious which is often the case, when it overrides it materials for viewers' attention. Addition to that, all the calculatively risks goes in its favor especially the amount of time it takes to build up the high pitched dramatic sequences, it may be slow but it is palpable to the premise. So where does it go wrong? Amidst all these many careful steps that it takes, it gets lost in the smoke as it fails to glorify these moments to offer the cinematic experience to the viewers where the communication ought to be blamed. It is rich on technical aspects like costume design, camera work and editing, although is short on cinematography and background score. Gavron's abhorrent bubble is well constructed and finely detailed where her brilliant execution skills binds this scattered script. The writing may be adaptive and essential but certainly isn't layered or gripping for it to let the audience care for it. Mulligan's genuinely moving portrayal fuels this period drama on nothing but merit as she has the potential to hold the audience through her neat expressive emotions. Carter is decently supportive as always along with Wishaw but the show stealer in here is Duff's hyperactive and emotional character. The pragmatic conversations and conflicts served up with moving performance by the cast are the high points of the feature. Suffragette is undeniably an essential feature and a wake up call especially at such crucial time but on terms of craft there unfortunately isn't much to explore for either the cast or the audience.… Expand
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KenRMar 26, 2023
Suffragette – There’s more to this Story
What could have been a strong historical statement is given a somewhat ‘them against us’ treatment, which unfortunately has become typical of the feminist driven B.F.I. of recent years. Here, theSuffragette – There’s more to this Story
What could have been a strong historical statement is given a somewhat ‘them against us’ treatment, which unfortunately has become typical of the feminist driven B.F.I. of recent years. Here, the writers focus on the fictional character played by Carey Mulligan, to draw a generally manipulative view of the hard-earned plight of voting rights for women. It seems that history sees it differently from the BFI and too many details of these events have been left un-examined (this can be researched by anyone interested in history) What this story needs is a fact-based treatment by a documentarian of the caliber of Ken Burns. Director Sarah Gavron and writer Abi Morgan spend too much time focusing on one aspect of this event in history and leave too much unexplored. We are treated to only one brief scene involving any political discussion surrounding this tumultuous time, and too much on the struggle of a fictional character. As for the films design, it’s too claustrophobic to become fully engaged. Every scene is shot using dark murky fog filters with overuse of close-ups, all created using a cheap wobble-cam-hand-held-camera style. Those not concerned with cinematic technicalities may not be overly bothered with this but others will, and have been left disappointed. As a plus, young Adam Michael is superb as Mulligan’s son. Many men of the day supported the votes for women’s movement, but here we are lucky to find only one. It’s a reasonably engaging opus but could have and should have been far better. It’s interesting that we don’t know if Emily Davison suicided or only wanted to display her banner on the king's horse and was trampled in the attempt. There are two schools of thought on this.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Jan 29, 2022
Es una película sobre la lucha de los derechos de las mujeres; es muy recomendable.
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