Tolkien Movie Review

The movie “Tolkien” was directed by Dome Karukoski and produced by Peter Chernin, David Ready, Chris Thykier, and Jenno Topping Jenna Topping was born in the USA on January 1st, >> Read More... . The film’s writers are David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford. The film features Nicholas Hoult His life begins to change course as gained fame in >> Read More... , Lily Collins Lily Jane Collins' birth was on March 18, 1989 >> Read More... , Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi Derek Jacobi is a stage actor, director, and TV ac >> Read More... , Al Bollands, Kallum Tolkien, Craig Roberts, Harry Gilby, Laura Donnelly, Guillermo Bedward, Nia Gwynne, Pam Ferris, Adrian Schiller, Albie Marber, Ty Tennant, Adam Bregman, Tony Nash, and Michael Bryceson. Thomas Newman composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Lasse Frank Johannessen, and the film’s editors were Chris Gill and Harri Ylonen.  

Plot 

The film follows the life, experiences, and acquaintances of renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien, played by Nicholas Hoult, and his brother were raised by their widowed mother and financially supported by Father Francis, played by Colm Meaney, their local priest. After their mother’s death, they were taken in by Father Francis and sent to a wealthy woman who was willing to support them. There Tolkien met Edith Bratt, played by Lily Collins. At school, Tolkien was praised for his talent in languages which made Robert Gilson, Patrick Gibson, his classmate jealous and they got into a fight. Robert’s father made Tolkien and Robert spend time together. During this, they become friends and Tolkien also befriends Robert’s friends Christopher Wiseman and Geoffrey Smith. The film follows how their friendship influenced Tolkien and subsequently inspired him to write The Hobbit.

Star Performance

Nicholas Hoult shines as Tolkien and perfectly captures his genius, his imagination, and his struggles in the war. Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Lily Collins also perform well. 

Analysis 

The film succeeds in maintaining a balance between Tolkien’s happy moments and his moments of despair while he was lost in the war searching for his friends. The story and pace are also good.

What’s There?

• The film shows the story of J.R.R. Tolkien’s childhood, his friendships, his hardships, and his inspirations

• The film is well-paced

• A vast star cast with Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi, Al Bollands, Kallum Tolkien, Craig Roberts, Harry Gilby, Laura Donnelly, Guillermo Bedward, Nia Gwynne, and Pam Ferris

• The child actors also perform well

What’s Not There?

• The war scenes feel boring and prolonged

• The film should have shed some light on Tolkien’s creative process 

Verdict

“Tolkien” would be a good watch for fans of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord Of The Rings”. The film has good cinematography and performances. The film would also be a good watch for drama and war enthusiasts.