Benediction

June. 03,2022      
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.

Jack Lowden as  Siegfried Sassoon
Peter Capaldi as  Siegfried Sassoon (Older)
Simon Russell Beale as  Robbie Ross
Jeremy Irvine as  Ivor Novello
Calam Lynch as  Stephen Tennant
Tom Blyth as  Glen Byam Shaw
Kate Phillips as  Hester Gatty
Gemma Jones as  Hester Gatty (Older)
Geraldine James as  Theresa Thornycroft
Ben Daniels as  Dr. Rivers

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Reviews

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Don't listen to the negative reviews

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This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

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Ariella Broughton
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It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

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Logan
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By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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