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Some weeks before its released, the [[Tolkien Estate]] "wished to make clear that they did not approve of, authorise or participate in the making of this film", and that "they do not endorse it or its content in any way".<ref>{{webcite|author=Alison Flood|articleurl=http://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/apr/23/tolkien-estate-disavows-forthcoming-film-starring-nicholas-hoult|articlename=Tolkien estate disavows forthcoming film starring Nicholas Hoult|dated=23 April 2019|website=[http://www.theguardian.com The Guardian]|accessed=}}</ref> | Some weeks before its released, the [[Tolkien Estate]] "wished to make clear that they did not approve of, authorise or participate in the making of this film", and that "they do not endorse it or its content in any way".<ref>{{webcite|author=Alison Flood|articleurl=http://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/apr/23/tolkien-estate-disavows-forthcoming-film-starring-nicholas-hoult|articlename=Tolkien estate disavows forthcoming film starring Nicholas Hoult|dated=23 April 2019|website=[http://www.theguardian.com The Guardian]|accessed=}}</ref> | ||
The film holds an approval rating of 51% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, and an average rating of 5.8/10.<ref>{{webcite|articleurl=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tolkien |articlename=''Tolkien'' (2019) |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |accessed=27 October 2022}}</ref>It was criticized for giving no indication that Tolkien's faith was a central theme in his life, despite its impact on his work.<ref>{{webcite |articleurl=https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/paul-batura-disney-tolkien-christian |articlename=Paul Batura: Disney ignores Tolkien's Christian faith in new drama |author=Paul Batura |website=[[Fox News]]|dated=12 May 2019 |accessed=27 October 2022}}</ref> | |||
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Tolkien is a 2019 biographical drama film depicted J.R.R. Tolkien's early life in Birmingham and King Edward's School, as an undergraduate at Oxford and serving in the Great War. Directed by Dome Karukoski, the film stars Nicholas Hoult as Tolkien, Lily Collins as Edith Bratt, Colm Meaney as Father Francis Morgan, and Derek Jacobi as Professor Joseph Wright. That was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2019 and in the United States on 10 May 2019. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget.[1]
Synopsis
Beginning with the childhood of Tolkien in Sarehole Mill, the film covers the early years of his life until the end of the Great War.
Cast
Actor | Role |
---|---|
Nicholas Hoult | J. R. R. Tolkien |
Lily Collins | Edith Bratt |
Colm Meaney | Father Francis Morgan |
Derek Jacobi | Prof. Joseph Wright |
Anthony Boyle | Geoffrey Bache Smith |
Patrick Gibson | Robert Q. Gilson |
Tom Glynn-Carney | Christopher Wiseman |
James MacCallum | Hilary Tolkien |
Harry Gilby | young Tolkien |
Mimi Keene | young Edith Bratt |
Adam Bregman | young Geoffrey Smith |
Albie Marber | young Robert Gilson |
Ty Tennant | young Christopher Wiseman |
Guillermo Bedward | young Hilary Tolkien |
Pam Ferris | Mrs. Faulkner |
Craig Roberts | Private Sam Hodges |
Laura Donnelly | Mabel Tolkien |
Genevieve O'Reilly | Mrs. Smith |
Owen Teale | Headmaster Gilson |
Tony Nash | Mackintosh |
Sian Crisp | Waitress |
Reception
Some weeks before its released, the Tolkien Estate "wished to make clear that they did not approve of, authorise or participate in the making of this film", and that "they do not endorse it or its content in any way".[2]
The film holds an approval rating of 51% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, and an average rating of 5.8/10.[3]It was criticized for giving no indication that Tolkien's faith was a central theme in his life, despite its impact on his work.[4]
References
- ↑ "Tolkien (2019)" dated 14 June 2019, Box Office Mojo (accessed 23 April 2024)
- ↑ Alison Flood, "Tolkien estate disavows forthcoming film starring Nicholas Hoult" dated 23 April 2019, The Guardian (accessed 23 April 2024)
- ↑ "Tolkien (2019)", Rotten Tomatoes (accessed 27 October 2022)
- ↑ Paul Batura, "Paul Batura: Disney ignores Tolkien's Christian faith in new drama" dated 12 May 2019, Fox News (accessed 27 October 2022)