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Queen Cleopatra

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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Queen Cleopatra

Series Details & Credits

Netflix | Release Date: May 10, 2023

Summary: The second African Queens docu-drama series focuses on the life of Queen Cleopatra (Adele James).

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary

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Critic Reviews

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The Guardian Leila Latif

May 10, 2023

Season 1 Review: Despite having to vacillate between descriptions of her subject as a politician, a seductress and a warrior, James manages to excel in each. She brings intelligence and nuance to a performance that is strikingly better than what surrounds her. Read full review

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

May 10, 2023

Season 1 Review: The approach here is limited, more History Channel (“History Channel lite”) in its authority than your typical PBS or BBC produced history. Read full review

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The Telegraph Anita Singh

May 10, 2023

Season 1 Review: Narratively it flows well, and does a halfway decent job of explaining why she was such a significant figure. But it’s too soapy for serious history fans, and not enough of a soap for viewers who like juicy historical dramas. Read full review

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The Times Carol Midgley

May 11, 2023

Season 1 Review: Obviously it can’t be serious historians (although it has serious historians in it) because they don’t need key moments acted out by thespians hamming it up like an episode of Tracy Beaker. Then again it has too many clever talking heads to please those who like history served up like Carry On Cleo. Read full review

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Joel Keller

May 10, 2023

Season 1 Review: Though we liked the experts that were interviewed for Queen Cleopatra, as well as Adele James’ performance as the famous queen, the dramatic sequences leave too much to be desired to keep us from just reading about Cleopatra online to get the information we want. Read full review

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ExtraThicc

May 11, 2023

a really great show, me and my kids enjoyed it, shame we won't see a sequel :(

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pammyloop

May 17, 2023

A Cinematic Tragedy: Queen Cleopatra Falls Flat

Queen Cleopatra, the highly anticipated historical epic, proves to be an abysmal disappointment. This cinematic endeavor fails to live up to its promise, leaving audiences utterly unsatisfied and yearning for substance. From its convolutedA Cinematic Tragedy: Queen Cleopatra Falls Flat

Queen Cleopatra, the highly anticipated historical epic, proves to be an abysmal disappointment. This cinematic endeavor fails to live up to its promise, leaving audiences utterly unsatisfied and yearning for substance. From its convoluted plot to its lackluster performances, the film collapses under its own weight, succumbing to a sea of misguided choices.

Despite the grandeur of ancient Egypt, Queen Cleopatra lacks authenticity and fails to transport viewers to the era it portrays. The screenplay is riddled with clichés, resulting in predictable and uninspired storytelling. The performances of the cast are lackluster at best, with even the talented leads failing to breathe life into their characters.

Furthermore, the pacing of the film is erratic, making it difficult to engage with the narrative. The editing feels disjointed, hindering any chance of emotional investment. Additionally, the excessive use of CGI is distracting and detracts from the overall viewing experience.

In the end, Queen Cleopatra falls short of its potential, leaving audiences disappointed and longing for a more captivating cinematic journey. It serves as a stark reminder that even the most glamorous of productions can crumble under poor execution.… Expand

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Vindaloovian2

May 21, 2023

Congratulations you managed to make a show worse than Velma, very impressive.

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vandervader

May 15, 2023

I mean within 1à minutes that lady came with " my grandma told me no matter what they say cleopatra was back" i mean so we should believe your grandma right ????

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Supremin111

May 13, 2023

Rasist! take it off! Not a dokumentary, 100% ignorant...
Learn Something about egypt and then make a movie

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Evan_Drago

May 11, 2023

It’s not enough for Jada Pinkett Smith to destroy her husband’s career, now she has to destroy history.

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TrergFirestorm

May 12, 2023

I really hope that this insult to the Egyptians and Africans will be banned not only in Egypt, but in all countries in principle. The heart breaks with resentment for such a diverse, colorful and interesting continent as Africa, whose cultural heritage, most likely, will never spread beyondI really hope that this insult to the Egyptians and Africans will be banned not only in Egypt, but in all countries in principle. The heart breaks with resentment for such a diverse, colorful and interesting continent as Africa, whose cultural heritage, most likely, will never spread beyond its borders because of such ... ambassadors as Mrs. Smith. Egypt was also badly **** up: in the "documentary" series about THEIR country, THEIR queen and THEIR history, they simply took it and distorted it.

Most people are as lazy as possible, they will not look for additional information. Therefore, of course, you need to keep track of such projects and not give them a big distribution.

So sick of the fact that when the studio crap, it ALWAYS starts accusing others of racism.

It's just disgusting. They are **** racists. And instead of denying this fact, denying that they specifically crap, they should start learning to accept constructive criticism.

The agenda is killing cinema. Let them make more such projects, the faster the studios will be bent and, perhaps, they will be replaced by more worthy ones.

History before:
evidence in the form of ancient letters, excavations, radioisotope analysis
History now:
-Cleopatra is black because my grandmother told me so and therefore we will stir up a whole documentary based on this.

"I don't care what they say at school. I know that Cleopatra looked like Monica Bellucci" (c)… Expand

13 of 13 users found this helpful130

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