Alejandro Lingenti La Nación (Argentina) Oct 20, 2022 2.5/5

The insistent drive to place the redemption of a heroic individual in the foreground diminishes the same Japanese people punished by the tragedy; they are used as satellites for Depp's magnetic and compelling performance. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog Sep 1, 2022 3.5/5

Depp is quite good here as war photographer W. Eugene Smith. The environmental disaster story is hard to shake, and the stunning cinematography is a fitting tribute to an acclaimed photographer.

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John Serba Decider Jul 8, 2022

There's no attempt to break the mold on conventional dramas of this ilk, whose "prestige" has faded as of late, and in that sense, it's a throwback of sorts... Minamata fulfills its modest goals, something you can't say about too many movies.

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Betty Jo Tucker ReelTalk Movie Reviews Apr 19, 2022

Minamata aims at the soul. This powerful film meets its goal.

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Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Apr 14, 2022 7/10

Based on true events from photojournalist W. Eugene Smith's autobiography, Johnny Depp projects a searing image of pain under pressure.

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Abbie Bernstein Assignment X Apr 12, 2022 B

One of those movies where the subject matter feels so urgent that is overwhelms most issues we might otherwise have with the storytelling.

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Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Apr 7, 2022 3/5

The story of activism vs. corporate malfeasance may seem familiar but Johnny Depp offers up one of his more mature performances.

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Jared Mobarak The Film Stage Apr 6, 2022 B

A story that deserves to be told on its own merits and a film that effectively does exactly that. Minamata isn't perfect, but it's a solid tale of art as power and citizens as heroes.

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Liam Lacey Original Cin Apr 4, 2022 C

Minamata features some of Depp's best acting in years as real-life photo-journalist Eugene Smith but the script's focus on the man's personal demons feels secondary in a story about thousands of Japanese people suffering from chemical poisoning.

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Anne Brodie What She Said Mar 9, 2022

A breathtaking reflection on systemic, murderous corporate cruelty and the brave late-life energy of the man who let the world know.

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Victoria Luxford City AM Mar 3, 2022 3/5

As a chronicle of real-life events, Minamata plays things quite too safe to get the sort of impact it is hoping for. However, an experienced star like Depp ensures that we can comprehend the pain of a life capturing humanity at its worst.

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Jonathan W. Hickman The Newnan Times-Herald Feb 18, 2022 7/10

Minamata is a compelling movie that doesnt give Depp too much control in embracing the actors quirky choices that could have distracted from the thematic punch of the film.

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Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound Feb 18, 2022 3/5

Maybe Depp should stick with low-budget films as this is his best film in a long time.

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Alex Saveliev Film Threat Feb 15, 2022 6/10

Worth a look to learn about an important issue and to see a struggling star remind us why we loved him in the first place.

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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Feb 15, 2022 3/5

Sequences that should be thrilling or moving play out with very little energy. But Eugene's compelling photographs are recreated in ways that bristle with yearning compassion, reminding us of the power of a clear, honest image.

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Lisa Johnson Mandell AtHomeInHollywood.com Feb 15, 2022

Minamata shows photo journalism at its best, with a stellar star turn from Depp.

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Concepción de León New York Times Feb 15, 2022

“Minamata” is often undermined by its protagonist, whose boorish ways clash with Japanese culture and distract from its central message.

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Don Shanahan 25YL (25 Years Later) Feb 13, 2022 3/5

"Minamata" reminds us what Johnny Depps charisma can do outside of his fantasy wheelhouse and Tim Burton security blanket.

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Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Feb 12, 2022 8.89429/10

Spellbinding, taut and genuinely heartfelt. Johnny Depp gives an understated, nuanced and emotionally resonating performance.

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Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network Feb 12, 2022 7/10

While it is a bit overlong at just under two hours, Johnny Depps performance makes this worth checking out.

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