Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequited love for him.
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 19 wins & 62 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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If the past is a foreign country, then "Mr. Turner" is one of the most rhapsodic foreign films you may ever see.
– Ty Burr,
Boston Globe,
12 Jan 2015
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For modern moviegoers, the earthy "Mr. Turner" may seem like slowly steeped tea with an unpleasant aftertaste. But while some are impatiently waiting for the paint to dry, astute viewers will see a cinematic landscape bloom.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
15 Jan 2015
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You leave "Mr. Turner," as with all good fact-based films, wanting to know more about this man and his work - and remembering that beautiful, almost touchable light, on the canvas and on the screen.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
22 Jan 2015
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At 150 minutes, it's a little too long but there are stretches during its course when it captivates and amazes.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
23 Jan 2015
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Mike Leigh's biopic is so richly detailed that it feels like a documentary. Spall goes for broke in the outsize title role.