Wide release 9/30/16
Viewed Monday, 10/10/16 at El Con with Sheila
RT Critic: 91 Audience: 88
RT Critic: 91 Audience: 88
Critic's Consensus:
Cag: 4.5 Liked it a whole lot
Directed by Mira Nair
Walt Disney Studios
Based on a true story
David Oyelowo, Lupita N'yongo
My comments: A little long, but it seems like most films lately have been. Based on the true story of a young girl from the "slums" of Uganda who, even though she couldn't read, learned to master the intricacies of chess, out-thinking her opponents, and with the support of her small community of Katwe, going on to win championships in all of Africa, under the guidance of a part-time minister/coach (and his wife). Though practically homeless and incredibly poor, she is also forged by a loving mother and three supporting siblings. (Note: the fabrics in this film are unbelievable, gorgeous, colorful!)
IMDb Summary: "Queen of Katwe" is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion
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