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Film Review: ‘Devotion’: Overindulgence Sidetracks an Otherwise Inspirational True Story

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Michael Clark
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PG-13 | 2h 18min | Drama, Action, War, History | 23 November 2022 (USA)

Caught up in the perfect storm of awards season, the action drama “Devotion,” with its uplifting true story, war movie tropes, and uneven storytelling, ultimately collapses under the weight of self-imposed high expectations and shoddy execution.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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