Selma

"DuVernay's look at Martin Luther King's 1965 voting-rights march against racial injustice stings with relevance to the here and now. Oyelowo's stirring, soulful performance as King deserves superlatives. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of four)" 

"Intelligently written, vividly shot, tightly edited, sharply acted, the film represents a rare example of craftsmanship working to produce a deeply moving piece of history." 

"DuVernay’s razor-sharp portrait of the Civil Rights movement (...) is as politically astute as it is psychologically acute (...) Bolstered by Paul Webb’s literate, well-researched script and David Oyelowo’s graceful, majestic lead performance." 

"I have rarely seen a historical film that felt so populous and full of life, so alert to the tendrils of narrative that spread beyond the frame." 

"'Selma' is one of the best American films of the year — and indeed perhaps the best." 

"DuVernay has done a great service with Selma. Not only has she made one of the most powerful films of the year, she's given us a necessary reminder of what King did for this country" 

"Standout performances from a stellar cast (...) may be reason enough to see this film. But the intellectual focus on an emotionally charged issue (...) makes it a must-see (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of five)"