Brexit
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 19, 2019
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
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  1. declanmore
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    Brexit is the gospel truth (and nothing but the truth) about Brexit and the UK today, and about how easy it is to manipulate people and how easy it is to make them fanatical about a cause they would never embrace if they had not been deceived. British people gone completely crazy - that should be an alternative title. A "must see" for every sociologist, politician, priest, philosopher andBrexit is the gospel truth (and nothing but the truth) about Brexit and the UK today, and about how easy it is to manipulate people and how easy it is to make them fanatical about a cause they would never embrace if they had not been deceived. British people gone completely crazy - that should be an alternative title. A "must see" for every sociologist, politician, priest, philosopher and a TOK teacher.… Expand
  2. AntonX2
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    I saw this movie mostly by accident -- mostly because it started playing after something else I was watching on HBO ended. I was about to turn it off when I decided to give it a few minutes. I'm glad I did.

    Knowing the end result only enriches your viewing, especially as you witness the "Remain" side scramble unsuccessfully for an idea -- any idea! -- that would resonate with voters.    I saw this movie mostly by accident -- mostly because it started playing after something else I was watching on HBO ended. I was about to turn it off when I decided to give it a few minutes. I'm glad I did.

    Knowing the end result only enriches your viewing, especially as you witness the "Remain" side scramble unsuccessfully for an idea -- any idea! -- that would resonate with voters. The most chilling moment was when the "Remain" strategists finally come to realize that this was a campaign 20+ years in the making, and only now are they beginning to catch up.

    "Brexit" moves along at a steady clip, doesn't drag, and is worth a watch. Sometimes I wish they would have gone deeper in to the specifics of strategies, but the general idea of the movie is meant to fill in the holes. As a first take on the events, it's absolutely watchable and recommended.    … Expand
  3. amheretojudge
    Jan 19, 2019
    7
    Take Control. Take Responsibility.

    Brexit: The Uncivil War Haynes's command over the controversial political upset is a compelling anthology that has its own rhythm. Such genre features often are cornered by its too-much-mechanical plot which makers tries to balance it through humor or simplifying the terms, but Haynes doesn't compromise on or for anything which is his major    Take Control. Take Responsibility.

    Brexit: The Uncivil War

    Haynes's command over the controversial political upset is a compelling anthology that has its own rhythm. Such genre features often are cornered by its too-much-mechanical plot which makers tries to balance it through humor or simplifying the terms, but Haynes doesn't compromise on or for anything which is his major strength. He goes right into the middle of the battle and tackles its husky content out through narrowing it down as a step to a constructive ladder. And climbing its way up with a ferocious pace and sharp script, Haynes never takes its content for granted. Probably, because Graham's hard work is clearly visible among those dancing words on paper.

    When a sort-of-biography as such is to be told in a dramatic narrative tone which may not have any accurate source to rely upon completely, the content either grows too thin or it loses its audience with the insights of these dark rooms which is basically jibber-jabber to the viewers. Graham's script is more glorifying than it arguable would have been, he has clearly written a film that is of a sport genre.

    The way Cumberbatch is "out of the game" and the way his methods are edgy, the mythical persona he is attached, the specific confidant team he works along with, his nature to go outside the law, his tactics to seeks out the loopholes and of course his charisma and intelligence to knock anyone out of the room; these characteristics that are revealed pretty much within first few minutes to help capture our attention. And once you're in, Haynes keeps you at the brisk of your seat with revealing unexpected cards from under his sleeves. To be fair, it has a typical textbook structure, but since it is to-the-point and busy in its own business, the stakes and the triumph is scored perpetually by the makers.

    Cumberbatch portraying a real persona, is in his A game, primarily, for the type of shoes he is allotted to fit in. The bitter tongue or ego towards his own intelligence or a fast-talking witty guy, this already been-there-done-that work from him helps enormously for him to convince us. And whilst there is a lot of Sherlock in him, Cumberbatch has still managed to take the heat out from him and map out the difference with very definite acts.

    And since this is a one man show, there isn't much for him to rely upon any supporting cast; not that he needs it, this around ninety minutes of journey goes by way too fast than anticipated. Among many highlighting bits, one of the best, is the one that doesn't contain Cumberbatch but his impact speaks volume of his presence, Kinnear's meeting that goes haywire is brilliantly executed. As much as effervescent the film is about its material, it wisely tones down the euphoric energy to gut punch its viewers for a wake up call in its last act. Brexit: The Uncivil War is a witty well constructed cinema that is amiable to the genre and never attempts to grasp something beyond its game; a wise move.    … Expand
  4. nilsdresemann
    Jan 23, 2019
    9
    A thrilling movie with a Cumberbatch performance we haven't seen in quite some time. The only downside is that the Question "Why he did it" is not really answered.

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Lorraine Ali
    Jan 22, 2019
    80
    The film does an impressive job explaining the complicated operation while still delivering a fast-paced and entertaining story, although figuring out who all the parliament and political players are here may be a bit harder to follow for American viewers, Boris Johnson and his tousled mop aside.
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  2. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Jan 18, 2019
    80
    It’s a crisp political-messaging procedural, outlining a triumph of data over knowledge and tribal fear over human reason. ... Brexit is nicely ambiguous as to whether Cummings is a misguided genius or simply a talented opportunist, and Cumberbatch is excellent at conveying the lonely monomania of a man stubbornly devoted to principles that only he recognizes.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Alex McLevy
    Jan 18, 2019
    75
    Graham’s script captures the nuances of Britain’s roiling identity crisis with deft insight, and the whole thing is packaged in such an enjoyably crowd-pleasing way that its flaws linger without dragging the proceedings down. It’s reductive and ham-fisted in its direction, sure, but still makes for a breezily engaging tale.
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