Tolkien
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Synopsis
Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
Cast
- Nicholas Hoult
- Al Bollands
- Kallum Tolkien
- Craig Roberts
- Harry Gilby
- Colm Meaney
- Laura Donnelly
- Guillermo Bedward
- Nia Gwynne
- Pam Ferris
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- May 10, 2019
almost choked on the gay subtext
kirsty🌙✨May 3, 2019When J.R.R. Tolkien’s estate issued a statement objecting to Dome Karukoski’s dour new biopic about the “Lord of the Rings” writer’s formative years, they had yet to actually see the film. Odds are they never will, as Christopher Tolkien has made clear his frustrations over…
davidehrlichMay 18, 2019My main takeaway is that they must’ve kidnapped the family of whoever color corrected this and told them “make this movie look like a goddamn pumpkin or we’ll kill your kids”
Branson Reese - May 7, 2019
"it’s a story about journeys, the journeys we take to prove ourselves. it’s about adventures. it’s about potent magic, magic beyond anything anyone has ever felt before. about what it means to love, and to be loved. about courage. it’s about fellowship." lord of the…
˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗May 30, 2024“it shouldn't take 6 hours to tell a story about a magic ring" this is so 😭
júliaDec 17, 2024Beautiful yet shallow, emotional yet slightly disjointed. Karukoski hesitates to truly dive into Tolkien's depths, instead he crafts a surface-level beauty that feels more like a reflection than an exploration. But it's not a bad thing i guess but it felt a bit hollow. The…
wersku - May 24, 2020
Not nearly as bad as I expected, though still not as great as it should be. The direction and execution of the film itself are actually well-near-commendable; the casting (even for small roles) is superb and memorable, and the production design feels rich! It's just the…
Georgia ColeyMay 15, 2019I know this didn’t reinvent biopics or anything but guys!!! I’m a sucker for stories about friendships that are so strong they become your family!! It’s partly why I love lord of the rings so much. Thank you JRR Tolkien luv you bro ✊🏻
🌻 lindsay 🌻May 8, 2019I’ve been emotionally bamboozled. At first, I thought Tolkien was going to be a lacklustre slog devoid of any artistic merit - an Oscar-bait biopic that has been told many times before. I have never been more wrong. Sure, it's a fairly standard story with beats that…
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- Christian likedTolkien
This was decent. It struggles in focus at first but develops nicely and becomes quite meaningful. This is a wonderful showcase of Nicholas Hoult’s talent.
Glen White lovedTolkienJohn Ronald Reul Tolkien’s life from adolescence through WWl which shaped his imagination for the stories of Middle Earth as we know it today. Great performances and well thought out story that shows the development of one of the most renowned fantasy writers ever.
Andre likedTolkienIt was a bit slow, took me a min to lock in but it was a good movie. Never seen Lord of The Rings or The Hobbit but i thought it was an interesting insight on Tolkien life and the inspiration for the books. Also had no idea those book were so old Gahdamn 😅 7/10
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James Pritchard lovedTolkienPerfection. His life told as a fairy-tale, as though he had written it himself. Encapsulates dynamics in a group of boys, true depiction of love, fantasy iconography galore. Would wring tears off a shrivelled husk of a man. Impeccable wardrobe.
chez cat lovedTolkienliterally SO BEAUTIFUL i expected it to be a badly written biography but it was such a hommage to his life and stories so whimsical and emotional and story telling gives an even deeper appreciation for language and literature and his writing !!
glaurio lovedTolkienTrès bon film qui permet de connaître un peu plus le créateur des chefs d’œuvres qu’a écrit Tolkien et par la même occasion comprendre un peu plus la création du folklore général de l’auteur.
- Casey Nash likedTolkien
(Minor Spoilers) Liked it a lot, almost got a love, but I think it ended on a weird note considering how many other wild things happened in Tolkien’s life other than the war.
BUTTERS likedTolkienReally cool to see this side of such great stories. It was also fun to see the TCBS in this movie because I heard it talked about in my tour when I went to Oxford
Mario Fonseta likedTolkienI think it was a very nice film, I don't like the Lord of the Rings but seeing how the author came to this writing and looking at his life was very interesting
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- BSBrandon Spurling
Every second a heartfelt, stunning, and meaningful story that gives hope to creative minds and romantic hearts alike! A must see for anyone who loves a great story with a lot of heart.
CECody EnosA serviceable, if unfocused, biopic. 2.5/5
KHKaris HagenI loved the movie. It was very well done, in a way that even those who know nothing about Tolkien will be able to enjoy the movie, but also packed full of "aha" moments for veteran fans. Based on the true story of Tolkien's life that led up to his writing the great legends…
- MCMallory Culver
Going into it as a huge Tolkien fan, I loved watching this movie. Seeing a bit of Tolkien’s biography played out was extremely enjoyable. I laughed, teared up, and was very engaged throughout.
SWSANDRA WHITEA great portrayal of both Tolkien's early life but also a glimpse into turn of the century life in England. The acting and directing was so good that you could feel emotions. Loved the costumes too. Be prepared for some hard to watch scenes with the reality of war and the…
ALAgustina LopezTheater was great as well.
- ISilene silvermsn
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TDTony DickersonOne clearly sees the path of the author from orphan to world renowed creator of mystical worlds.
ZAZack AufdemorteGood story but missing some of the more important parts to story creation
Metacritic
May 13, 2019
Why do people keep making films about writers?
Anthony Lane
The New Yorker
May 10, 2019
A bit of a stiff as cinema, rich in atmospherics but starved for the human spark that might uncover the man behind the myth.
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
May 9, 2019
Tolkien manages several scenes of credible emotional delicacy.
Glenn Kenny
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tolkien (2019) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Tolkien (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 52min long.
What's Tolkien (2019) about?
Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
Who's the cast of Tolkien (2019)?
- Nicholas Hoult as J.R.R. Tolkien
- Al Bollands as First Soldier
- Kallum Tolkien as Second Soldier
- Craig Roberts as Private Sam Hodges
- Harry Gilby as J.R.R. Tolkien (Young)
- Colm Meaney as Father Francis
- Laura Donnelly as Mabel Tolkien
- Guillermo Bedward as Hilary Tolkien (Young)
- Nia Gwynne as Bronwen
- Pam Ferris as Mrs. Faulkner
Who's the director behind Tolkien (2019)?
Dome Karukoski directed Tolkien (2019).
Who produced Tolkien (2019)?
Peter Chernin, Dan Finlay and David Greenbaum produced Tolkien (2019).
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