Based on the true story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but
controversial marriage to a British white woman, Ruth Williams, put his
kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil is the topic of
A UNITED KINGDOM
TRAILER
Director:
Amma AsanteMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some language including racial epithets and a scene of sensualityDetails
Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 November 2016 (UK)Also Known As:
Um Reino UnidoStoryline
In the late 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama of Bechuanaland is studying law in Britain in preparation for his eventual ascension to the throne. There, the dashing prince falls in love with a white British clerk, Ruth Williams, and they plan to marry. While they suspect that his uncle, the Regent, would disapprove, nothing prepares them for the diplomatic firestorm and domestic political tumult their defiant love would spark. Now facing a citizenry leery of a white Briton as their Queen, the international opposition is even more unyielding from the British holding their land as a protectorate and fearful of South Africa's racist backlash to this affront to their apartheid domination. Against all odds, King Khama and Ruth must struggle to maintain their love and help their people in a land that would become the Republic of Botswana.REVIEW
A United Kingdom's running time is about 111 minutes, the movie is PG-13 and was in cinemas in the beginning of the year and tells the true story of Prince Seretse Khama and Ruth, the first one is an African Royal Prince, who actually should rule his country Bechuanaland, and Ruth, who is a white woman from the UK's normal citizens. She is the daughter of a Trader, and nothing to offer to the world. However, they met, they fall in love with each other, and they want to marry. The only problem is, that in England the relationship is not seen in good eyes, but more not likely seen in his own country. How is that possible to rule a country and his own people, when you do not stay within that "family". This is all happening in the late 40s, where we had a lot of politcal problems, especially with relationships between black and white people. This is the main topic of the movie.The CAST is mainly focusing on Sereste and Ruth. Sereste is played by David Oyelowo. He got a super emotional part in the movie, I think he is great, it is great to see, how much he is in love with Ruth. The way he talks to Ruth is so emotional and so true. Ruth Williams is played by Rosamund Pike, she has to deal with a lot of stuff, especially when they arrive in Botswana, like how dare you to come here, and how dare you to make a black guy, to bring a prince into that situation, that even his fellows will hate him. But these situation makes them stronger, it should be, but it is not shown. The policital background of the movie fails to reach the audience, and this is a bit sad.
The CAMERA is based on Drama, nothing special.
The SETTING is either in UK, or in Africa, the usual landscapes and town halls like what we are fimiliar with.
The MUSIC is too much silent, but okay.
No EFFECTS.
CONCLUSION:
What I like about the movie is the emotional part between Serest and Ruth. The fight for their love and the dealing with the troubles they are faced with is a good storytelling.
What I do not like about the movie is, that the political topic behind the story is undergoing, it could have been mentioned and pointed out more. So the movied cannot decide to be a drama or a love story. So it getting quickly boring to watch. So the 111 minutes can be felt.
So for its genre, mainly being a biopic I will give it 5/10 and overall 3/10. Thank you for reading, and have fun watching movies.
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