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A Journal for Jordan

  • Rated PG 13
  • 2hr 11m
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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Denzel Washington

Producer:

Denzel Washington, Todd Black, Michael B. Jordan

Writer:

Virgil Williams

Release Date:

Dec 22, 2021

Runtime:

2hr 11m

Synopsis

A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.

Cast

  • Michael B. Jordan
  • Chanté Adams
  • Jalon Christian
  • Robert Wisdom
  • Johnny M. Wu
  • Tamara Tunie
  • Vanessa Aspillaga
  • Susan Pourfar
  • Joey Brooks
  • Spencer Squire

Atom User Reviews

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#truestory
#awardbuzz
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#allthefeels
#seeingitagain
#intense
#mustsee
#inspiring

Honest depiction of a military family, their struggles, love for one another, and the beauty between a father and son. So much heart. Oscar worthy performances.

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I laughed, cried, and felt the love. it's a beautiful story

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Metacritic

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Based on 20 Critics
5.2

USER SCORE (5)

Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Reviews
40
Jan 21, 2022

Director Denzel Washington and his stars do their best with this bland, shallow and awkwardly structured film.

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Metacritic review by Peter Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
40
Jan 21, 2022

In spite of its trite predictability and overlong running time, it’s clearly a loving tribute with its heart in the right place, but the source material was perhaps treated with so much respect that the portrayal of the relationship fails to generate any heat or emotional intensity.

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Marina Ashioti
Little White Lies
15
Dec 16, 2021

Certainly among the worst films of the year considering the reputable talent involved, this inspirational drama stains Washington’s directorial filmography.

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Metacritic review by Carlos Aguilar
Carlos Aguilar
TheWrap
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