Suffragette

Focus Features | Release Date: October 23, 2015

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 94 Ratings

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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