Biographical drama on W Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp), following the war photographer's journey to Minamata, Japan, where mercury poisoning has...
Biographical drama on W Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp), following the war photographer's journey to Minamata, Japan, where mercury poisoning has resulted in severe neurological symptoms within coastal communities. Co-stars Bill Nighy and Hiroyuki Sanada (The Wolverine).
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78 %80 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
92 %476 reviewsAudience score rating
"Heart-felt and impassioned..."
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Stuff
Stuff"It's well paced, beautifully filmed... but it still lacks that spark to propel it from informative to all-consuming."
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Collider
Collider"The problems are of style, focus and intent."
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph"Even the occasional poignant observation can’t salvage a movie trying this hard to tug every heartstring at its disposal."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"Altogether solemn in tone, the film is undeniably handsome..."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"A mass of groan-worthy genre clichés that ill-serve the truth they are trying to recreate."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A forthright, heartfelt movie, an old-fashioned “issue picture” with a worthwhile story to tell..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Depp plays it surly throughout, dominating those around him, but Minami has a strong screen presence as well."
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Variety
VarietyMinamata | Details
- Runtime
- 115
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- UK, USA, United Arab Emirates
