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2.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 08/14/19
Nicholas Hoult once again gets roped into a forgettable classic literature biopic (his last one being the 2017 J. D. Salinger picture "Rebel in the Rye"). "Tolkien" isn't nearly as magical as the books it details the inspiration of and leaves out details of the author's career that would actually make an interesting film, such as his unwavering Catholic faith, the role it played in shaping The Lord of the Rings' themes, and his longtime friendship with fellow fantasy writer C. S. Lewis.
