Harriet

Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies

2020-02-29

If you change the name of the lead character to a fictional one and ignore the based on a true story angle, this is a genuinely uplifting and inspiring film. Read more

Hamish Calvert of HCMovieReviews

2019-11-18

Harriet tells Tubman’s extraordinary true story with power, purpose and respect. The film honours her by educating audiences about her fight against slavery and showcasing her strength as a woman, daughter and sister. Read more

Hope Madden of Maddwolf

2019-10-30

Though they wisely narrow the story, beginning immediately before Harriet’s escape from a Maryland plantation and ending just after her astonishing Civil War battle, the film still feels a bit shallow in its telling. Read more

Ulkar Alakbarova of Movie Moves Me

2019-10-31

Directed by Kasi Lemmons, the film is not without flaws. Certain scenes felt staged and unrealistic. But due to the believable performances delivered by the entire cast, especially Cynthia Erivo, all the gaps and faults disappear very quickly. Read more

Sandy Schaefer of Screen Rant

2019-10-22

Although it's weighed down by its hackneyed biopic framework, Harriet has a spirit and heart befitting of its daring namesake and her legacy. Read more

Ulkar Alakbarova of Movie Moves Me

2019-09-21

Certain scenes felt staged and unrealistic. But due to the believable performances delivered by the entire cast, especially Cynthia Erivo, all the gaps and faults disappear very quickly. Read more