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Mar 17, 2024Bjk830 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
If you are interested in Turner as an amazing painter who was ahead of his time, I'd suggest that you watch this film with Mike Leigh's narration & also view the "special features." You'll learn a lot about Turner as a member of the RA &…
Feb 11, 2024Urbano rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An inspiring gem of an art film.
Apr 27, 2023joemarkernc rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I found this film perfectly paced and a cherished tribute to arguably England's finest painter. A real gem.
Oct 30, 2021akirakato rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
The drama turns out boring as Mr. Turner appears boring. I quit halfway through.
Aug 18, 2021yesbyedith rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Slow, but that's accurate. Also commentary.
Dec 31, 2020PDBurt rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Even though the main character is gruff and grunts this film is captivating. There are exquisite scenes which at first I thought were paintings but they were of scenery. A good storyline with many interesting paintings and art galleries.…
Oct 08, 2020dano62 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Well enjoyed this excellent movie, needed to watch several times to fully appreciate the old English. As well the presentation of archaic natures (Turner consoling his ailing father on his death bed "do you paint alot?" (sic). Most…
Sep 10, 2020patch666 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic film making and acting . Turner is one of the true great artists
Jul 17, 2020bdehler rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Heavy accent, no Closed caption...unbearable movie. Never heard of TURNER, so learned something new --but unbearable movie--terrible sound...
Feb 28, 2020howeshound rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
One of Leigh's best. He produces much better stuff when he's not beating his de haut en bas socialist drum, although he does use Turner as a mouthpiece for his ongoing sermon. Nevertheless, there's enough happening in this film to take the…
Jan 31, 2020NTilton rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It took several minutes to train my ear to the thick accents but once I got into the rhythm this movie pulled me into Turner's world and never let me go. I highly recommend watching the bonus feature documentary "The Many Colours of Mr.…
Aug 04, 2019ScorchingSun rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
After an hour of pointless meanderings and slurred accents thick as molasses (incomprehensible without subtitles), my patience ran out of patience.
Jun 30, 2018ausnos rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Too long of a movie that could have been told in far less time. Spall makes a good Mr. Turner but after the first 20-30 minutes I lost interest.
Jun 29, 2018gurujr rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Another obsessed painter's life with beautiful scenery.
Jan 15, 2018
Do you like delving deeply into a character's life and relationships? Then this is a film you will love. Mike Leigh (director of Secrets & Lies, Another Year, Happy-Go-Lucky) bring his genius to yet another movie in this thoughtful and…
May 10, 2017Byond rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Many of the negative comments stem from disapproval of the biographical and historical facts. Others feel the film 'goes nowhere'. I am aligned with the audience that expects nothing more of this than it be a work of art. There is a…
Jul 15, 2016Ron@Ottawa rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Slow to the point of being boring, and way too long at 2.5 hours. The only redemption for this film is cinematography, giving the viewers some visual enjoyment at times. Overall disappointing.
Feb 19, 2016
A beautiful film to look at, but I was put off by the creative liberties that were taken. There is no historical record of Turner having a sexual relationship with his housekeeper. He was eccentric, to be sure, but this piggy portrayal was…
Feb 05, 2016Vivica rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The attention to historic detail is amazing, as is the cinematography and costumes... this movie does deserve the Oscar nominations in those categories...but Mr. Turner himself was a stomach turner - you could miss this movie and not miss…
Jan 01, 2016Monolith rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The cinematography and Timothy Spall's grunting gargoyle made this one enjoyable for me. The presentation of Turner's final quarter century on this Earth was dismal and ineffectual for me.
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Dec 13, 2015
Those feeling this Mr. Turner: too long too unintelligible too hard to understand too un-Disneyed not sexy enough not realistic enough... perhaps are younger and part of the ‘digital’ age where everything is effortless and…
Dec 12, 2015jbmcfarland rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Though gorgeously photographed and designed. acted with stellar cast at their best, it does take dedication as well as interest in Turner- the -painter to watch it all the way through since it is long (maybe too long) and Turner is, to…
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Dec 12, 2015Vincent T Lombardo rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
A terrible, terrible movie! My wife (an artist!) and I gave this film an hour and then turned it off. This movie is slow and boring, the screenplay makes no sense, and the actors are unintelligible. (I had to activate the English…
Dec 10, 2015Courier2003 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I just could not get into it after 30 minutes. I am not an artist.
Nov 30, 2015downsman rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Long but satisfying movie about the last part of Turner's life. Great settings, costumes and acting. Brilliant filming: Turner himself would have been impressed by the use of natural light. Recommended. p.s. the impressive array of…