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- 2016-11-25
- 111 min.
- Drama
- Pathé
- David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton, Terry Pheto, Laura Carmichael, Charlotte Hope, Jessica Oyelowo, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Arnold Oceng
- Brunson Green, Amma Asante, Guy Hibbert, David Oyelowo, Peter Heslop, Sam McCurdy, Patrick Doyle, Rick McCallum, Justin Moore-Lewy, Charlie Mason
- 2 Count: 3
- Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s.
- africa, marriage, interracial marriage, woman director
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Review
In the hands of a lesser director than the hugely talented Amma Asante, "A United Kingdom" might have been nothing more than another inter-racial romance cloaked in a veil of sickly sentimentality but, like "Belle" before it, this remarkable film works both as a genuinely moving love story but, more significantly, as a powerful political tract that draws attention to a very shameful period in recent British history with neither the Tory nor Labour governments coming out of it smelling of roses.It is the story of Seretse Khama, heir to the throne of Bechuanaland, now Botswana, who, while a student in London, fell in love with and married Ruth Williams, English and, more crucially, white bringing her back to his homeland as his queen, much to the chagrin and disapproval of both the British and South African governments and his own people. However, like all good love stories, if not quite all fairy tales, Ruth's tenacity soon wins over the people of Bechuanaland while the jaundiced, racist government of the UK proves a somewhat greater obstacle.
The events portrayed in the film actually took place but until now haven't't been much discussed here in the UK. Even today inter-racial love stories can be unpopular and sadly racism remains a major issue that has yet to be eradicated. It is testament to both Seretse and to Ruth that their actions were finally instrumental in bringing democracy to Botswana with Seretse renouncing his kingship and becoming the first democratically elected president of his country.
In these roles both David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike are superb and there is sterling work from an outstanding supporting cast. If the feelgood factor seems at times a tad on the heavy side in Guy Hibbert's screenplay it is still heartening to see a movie about love and about race that is largely unsentimental and politically astute. It is also gorgeously shot by Sam McCurdy and is a credit to all involved.
Seretse meets and falls in love with Ruth in 1940s London. All's well and good except he's the black heir to the throne of Botswana, and she's the white daughter of a salesman. The true story takes us between England and Botswana and shows the tension and outcry of the inhabitants of both nations, and the call for Seretse to stand down or divorce his new bride.
I knew nothing of this story, but I'm certainly glad I do now! It starts fairly weakly, there's some rather too in-your-face dialogue at the start, and the acting of the English extras is appalling - I had almost lost faith in it. But! One we move past the bog standard racism you get in these types of movies, and the drama moves to Africa, it all becomes a lot more powerful. The reaction of Seretse's people when they discover he married one of their oppressors is nerve-wracking, and his great "I love my people" speech was incredibly moving. Further complications with the British government also bring a sense of anger, disappointment and shame - brilliantly directed by Asante.
Crucially, though, the movie wouldn't have worked without great performances. Oyelowo is a terrific actor - his accent is flawless and his reactions to all the various obstacles in the way of him and his wife are subtle but powerful. I've never been a fan of Pike, but here she plays the role fantastically. The innocent victim in all this, not quite knowing what she's getting herself into, and feeling like a fish out of water, she really does well at being strong but sympathetic. The two of them together have wonderful chemistry too, you really believe in their relationship and feel for them in their struggles.
Overall, despite some dodgy writing, A United Kingdom tells an important story very well, full of emotion and complexity with great performances. Good job!
4/5
Grange Hill star Amma Asante brings us an impressive love story that helped mould the foundations of modern Botswana, detailing the controversial marriage that challenged not only the nation, but its African neighbours and the British Empire whose protectorate they were under.
David Oyelowo superbly plays Seretse Khama, the rightful heir to the chiefdom and king of Bechuanaland, the African nation to become Botswana in later years. However, due to his father, Sekgoma Khama passing away when Seretse was only 4, his uncle, acting as regent, sent him away to England to be educated and help prepare him for leadership.
During this time in England, Seretse meets Ruth and they both fall madly in love with each other totally ignoring the differences and impact their relationship will have on the rest of the world. Oyelowo reunites with Rosamund Pike since Jack Reacher expressing great chemistry between them as the story focuses on the bond and love for one another.
David Oyelowo give his greatest performance with inspiring speeches and a strong emotional presence; and Rosamund Pike too, gives possibly her best performance to date whilst not having as much to say, she conveys the frustration and hurt brilliantly as both stand together against the will of everyone else.
Strong supporting cast too, with Pirates' Norrington, Jack Davenport giving a brilliant, smarmy portrayal of British representative Alistair Canning. His diction is superb, as is Draco's, Tom Felton's as his second in commander. Terry Pheto and Vusi Kunene also giving great support adding key scenes to the story.
The set locations are brilliant, superbly shot and well paced and balanced, giving great contrast between London and Serowe. London being the cold yet majestic, revered city that she is and Serowe being hot, yet vibrant and welcoming. One downside was Patrick Doyle's score; not saying it's bad, not at all, but that's only because I don't remember hearing it. It could be amazing, and I'm a fan of Doyle's work but it's unnoticeable here.
What's good about this film is that it's made me angry at what a Government, such as the British, did to a nation and their rightful rulers, making me feel almost ashamed of myself for not being aware of this incredible story. It's good to find a film that can influence you and better still, change your perspective of an ideal or something you would otherwise believe in. But in that same vein, it's warming to know not everyone is the same, and are prepared to shout against the oppression. It's an amazing example, if not symbolic of how powerful one can be, and is almost a reflection of our current affairs, which should beg us to question the current leaders of world.
I wouldn't go as far to say it's an all out romance, yes, the very foundation of the story is based on their love for each other but it's also highly political and constructive, being more than just a love story. It's inspiring, touching, shocking and powerful. It's a film about having the courage to stand for what you believe in, for what matters to you most, going up against any adversary no matter how big or powerful, even one as strong as the British Empire.
"No man is free who is not master of himself."
Running Time: 8 The Cast: 9 Performance: 9 Direction: 9 Story: 9 Script: 9 Creativity: 9 Soundtrack: 3 Job Description: 8 The Extra Bonus Points: 10 for entwining a truly romantic story with politics, producing an inspirational, educational story. Would I buy the Bluray?: Yes
83% 8/10
The story of Seretse Khama and Ruth Williams is a fascinating one, and is of a good deal of importance and relevance now. 'A United Kingdom', which had such potential from the get go with the talent involved, doesn't disappoint and tells this story beautifully.
Admittedly, this kind of story has a fair few potential traps with the themes displayed, being very difficult to get the right tonal balance and to get it completely right. 'A United Kingdom' could easily have been preachy and over-sentimental with any messaging laid on too thick, any feel-good-factors coming over as corny, characters being one-dimensional and too black and white and the sentimentality being too hard to stomach. Luckily, almost all of those traps are avoided, making 'A United Kingdom a truly absorbing and moving film.
Do agree completely with all but one of the positive reviews, and can understand totally why some may not be as enamoured with it. Usually don't comment on previous reviews, as strictly it's not really supposed to be done here but is frequently done by many, but I too take issue with the content and tone of the top rated review, which is not a review and more a quite incoherent condemnation towards those who rate it low, with ridiculous conspiracy theories that do completely against what 'A United Kingdom' is really about. The number of 1 star ratings in a short space of time may raise eyebrows and can easily be questioned, even if the film didn't do much for me because the production values, directing, storytelling and acting are so well done and what it set out to do is to be admired it would not get less than a 4 or 5. This is all personal opinion of course, and do apologise for the irrelevance.
'A United Kingdom' is not perfect. Some of the dialogue at the beginning is too in your face and forced and the acting of the extras is a little dodgy agreed, can definitely see why anybody may be put off from continuing. Can also understand any criticisms of the supporting characters (the two lead characters are very compelling and beautifully written characters) being one-dimensional and too neatly black and white, the villains especially.
However, 'A United Kingdom' does look absolutely gorgeous, the period detail evocative, the scenery a feast for the eyes from the darker and more drab London location to the sweeping and colourful Botswana ones. Amma Asante directs remarkably and with assurance. Patrick Doyle provides another winner of a music score, coming from someone who has liked a lot of what he's done, full of beauty and emotional power in an understated way.
While not all the script works, much of it is intelligent and thought-provoking, never taking on too much of a heavy-handed tone while making its point clearly, having much to say about the conflicts and explores and balances them with skill and the over-sentimentality never obviously creeps in. The story is beautifully and absorbingly told, told with sensitivity, tension dealt with subtlety but also hard-hitting power and poignant emotion. Seretse and Ruth's love is evident throughout, David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike's chemistry resonating believably and, even when apart in large stretches of the film, disconnect never creeps in despite the potential to.
Great performances all round, apart from reservations about the extras. Oyelowo plays Seretse with towering dignity and passionate sensitivity, his speeches very moving in a gut-wrenching and powerful sense. Pike, fresh from her exceptional career-best performance in the brilliant 'Gone Girl', gives one of her best performances and certainly more than just eye-candy (being one of the most naturally gorgeous actresses today), playing Ruth with calmness, sensitivity and commanding steel, Ruth's progressive attitude to race admirably portrayed and got under the skin well.
Jack Davenport makes for a slimy diplomat, and Tom Felton (who could easily have been out of place, was admittedly expecting him to be) is surprisingly effective and a long way from lightweight. Anastasia Hille and Nicholas Lyndhurst portray Ruth's parents' disapproval very well, and Arnold Oceng makes his mark in a quite powerful scene with Pike.
Not without its issues, but in summary 'A United Kingdom' is a very good film, telling a fascinating and important true story beautifully. 8/10 Bethany Cox
When I can tick "based on a true story" and "British film-making" I invariably know that I'm in for a treat. This important and emotional true story, is a politically charged drama set in 1947 about (on one side) an African King-in-waiting who risks losing his country for the woman he loves, and (on the other side) his potential white Queen who sacrifices her family for the man she falls in love with.
The first half of the film shows their meeting and falling in love. The second half shows the white racism that existed to a black / white relationship and the black African culture that responds to a potential white queen. What a difficult situation at a delicate period in history.
A highlight is the emotional "I love my people" speech, which is where the prince addresses a crowd to stake his case for why he should be king and why they should accept his white wife. The film has an old fashioned look and feel. There are strong performances, especially from the lead actors and also the rest of the cast.
The British Government's reaction is disturbing at times, but ultimately the messages delivered are that governments and nations can overcome prejudice and love will find a way, even in the face of bitter adversity.
Very highly recommended viewing.
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