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The Hippopotamus

  • Rated Not Rated
  • 1hr 29m
  • 46

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Release Date:

Aug 1, 2017

Runtime:

1hr 29m

Synopsis

Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.

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46
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Based on 4 Critics
5.5

USER SCORE (8)

Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Reviews
40
Jun 13, 2017

Despite a wonderfully witty voiceover and the bullish playing of a willing ensemble, this bawdy romp consistently stumbles over its more contrived excesses.

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Metacritic review by David Parkinson
David Parkinson
Empire
60
Jun 13, 2017

We’re mostly watching Allam scowling at the eccentrics passing through his eyeline – but it’s still a pleasure, and often a joy, to watch the star measuring out and savouring Fry’s rich wordplay like fingers of scotch.

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Metacritic review by Mike McCahill
Mike McCahill
The Guardian
40
Jun 13, 2017

All in all, a most unlikeable film.

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Metacritic review by Tom Huddleston
Tom Huddleston
Time Out London
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