The Uprising review: Andrew Garfields no kings drama lacks courage
"Bourne Supremacy" director Paul Greengrass tackles the Peasants' Revolt. Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, and Tom Hollander co-star. Review.
The Uprising, a film directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Andrew Garfield, attempts to tell the story of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 in England. However, the film fails to capture the spirit of the uprising and instead comes across as a dull, emotionally distant retelling. The movie follows an impoverished farmer, played by Garfield, whose family perishes from the plague.
Despite his initial trust in the king, Garfield's character becomes disillusioned when he witnesses the king's representatives demand taxes from the struggling village. The film's portrayal of the revolt is overly simplified and lacks the passion and courage of its real-life heroes. The performance of Garfield is commendable, but the director's restrained style and the film's bleak tone ultimately make The Uprising a monotonous and uninspiring viewing experience.
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