Confirmation
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 16, 2016
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 6 out of 34

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  1. mikepariscritic
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    A powerful account of a major historical moment in US judicial history. Brillant acting. HBO's films are always very well crafted and explore issues that are still at the forefront of US society. Highly recommended.
  2. LeZee
    Sep 9, 2016
    7
    Claims and rejects and the stupid enquiry!

    This is a television film, a political-thriller-drama from the director of 'Dope'. Inspired by the real 1991 event when president Bush nominated the judge Clarence Thomas to the supreme court. Followed by a former employee Anita Hill, came forward claiming Thomas sexually harassed her while working for him back then which brings an enquiry on    Claims and rejects and the stupid enquiry!

    This is a television film, a political-thriller-drama from the director of 'Dope'. Inspired by the real 1991 event when president Bush nominated the judge Clarence Thomas to the supreme court. Followed by a former employee Anita Hill, came forward claiming Thomas sexually harassed her while working for him back then which brings an enquiry on the issue before any big decision regarding his new post. Both the sides fight, but it's her alone against the president backing team. How the hearing ends and who wins it disclosed in the remaining part.

    Good cast, but Kerry Washington was reason the film to shine. Her performance reminded me Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin from 'Game Change'. She won the Emmy Awards for that and now I believe Kerry Washington has a chance to do the same. Apart from her, the story did not look good. It opened so well, followed by strong middle part and then the last act last its charm quickly. Because it was all about one alleging against another and he keeps rejecting them, but that twist I expected never came or its powerful dialogues. Even though it was beautifully made.

    The reason the movie staying neutral is might be the actual result of the trial. So they kept balancing the contents throughout the narration, yet the as the viewers, we can understand the guilty feelings from the suspect's face. That's how the film silently gives its own verdict regarding whatever the real one was. One of the best television film, but due to its weak conclusion, the people are dissatisfied. Still, it is a good watch, if you are interested in politics to learn how ugly and at a same time how silly it is.

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  3. RalphieNader
    Jan 18, 2017
    10
    Amazing movie all around. Great performances by great actors. A compelling depiction of important time in history. It grabbed me right from the start.
  4. smiyamot
    Dec 22, 2016
    8
    An in depth look at the nomination of Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court. Much more details than what I remember from the newspapers back then. I still don't know who to believe. From my professional problems with a boss, I've never worked for another boss of the same personality (I'm always right) so I don't understand why Anita worked for the same man again.

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Apr 18, 2016
    50
    Confirmation could have used a lot less C-SPAN and a lot more theater.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Joshua Alston
    Apr 15, 2016
    75
    Confirmation isn’t particularly illuminating except for viewers with no recollection of the events. Confirmation is still a worthwhile film packed with impressive performances. Washington is perfectly cast as Hill, though there’s considerable irony in watching her go up against the White House that employed Judy Smith (Kristen Ariza), the inspiration for Washington’s star-making role on Scandal, as its crisis manager.
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  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Apr 15, 2016
    75
    Confirmation, like those hearings, settles nothing. The film’s coda suggests the country has come a long way. That, along with everything else here, will give viewers plenty to talk about.
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