Tolkien (film)
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Tolkien is a 2019 biographical drama film that depictes 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 himself, 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 from his birth 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 J. R. R. 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 currently 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 Christianity for Tolkien was a central theme in his life, despite its impact on his work.[4]
Gallery
- See also: Category:Images from Tolkien (film)
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References
- ↑ "Tolkien (2019)" dated 14 June 2019, Box Office Mojo (accessed 19 April 2024)
- ↑ Alison Flood, "Tolkien estate disavows forthcoming film starring Nicholas Hoult" dated 23 April 2019, The Guardian (accessed 19 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)
