'Young Washington' Review: Like a Biography You Read in Grade School
A new historical epic, 'Young Washington,' is sparking critical debate over its depiction of the first U.S. President's early life.
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The brief
The film 'Young Washington' has been released as an origin story centered on George Washington's early experiences on the battlefields. The production marks America's 250th anniversary and features Ben Kingsley and William Franklyn-Miller, the latter making his big-screen debut.
Coverage from Variety, Deadline, and The New York Times describes the film as a "sanitized" account, with Variety comparing the experience to a biography read in grade school. Newsweek reports the film reveals an untold life story, while IMDb notes a strong Rotten Tomatoes score for the war movie.
Further attention is directed toward Ben Kingsley's continued acting career at 82 and the film's role in the broader America 250 celebrations.
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Quick answers
Who stars in 'Young Washington'?
The film stars William Franklyn-Miller as young Washington and Ben Kingsley.
How has the film been reviewed?
Variety describes it as being like a grade school biography, and Deadline refers to it as a sanitized origin story, though IMDb reports a strong Rotten Tomatoes score.
What is the occasion for the film's release?
The film marks the 250th anniversary of America.
Coverage (9)
- Ben Kingsley, 82, Says He 'Won't Stop Acting' as He Plays His Latest Historical Figure in Young Washington (Exclusive) People.com · 2d ago
- Andy Serkis' New Epic War Movie Debuts To Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score IMDb · 2d ago
- ‘Young Washington’ Marks America 250 with Founding Father Origin Story The Gospel Coalition · 2d ago
- ‘Young Washington’ Review: Not the Campaigns You Had in Mind The New York Times · 2d ago
- A New Film Reveals the Untold Life Story of George Washington Newsweek · 2d ago
- 'Young Washington' Review: Just In Time For America's 250th Comes A Sanitized Origin Story About The First U.S. President's Early Life On The Battlefields Deadline · 2d ago
- William Franklyn-Miller on Making His Big-Screen Debut as Young Washington Rotten Tomatoes · 2d ago
- Young Washington The Film Verdict · 2d ago
- 'Young Washington' Review: Like a Biography You Read in Grade School Variety · 2d ago
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