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A Journal for Jordan

Play trailer 2:14 Poster for A Journal for Jordan PG-13 Released Dec 25, 2021 2h 11m Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.
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A Journal for Jordan's affecting fact-based story stumbles onscreen thanks to Denzel Washington's undistinguished direction and overly sentimental approach.

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A moving true story that's beautifully told, A Journal for Jordan earns the audience's tears honestly.

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Simran Hans Observer (UK) Adams is a vivacious screen presence with a twinkle in her eye, and Jordan can't quite match her, unable to draw out any real inner turmoil in a character who is respectable to a fault. Rated: 2/5 Jan 23, 2022 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) The chemistry between Jordan and Adams never gels (Charles appears slightly annoyed by Dana throughout), and there are a plethora of superfluous scenes that simply die on camera. Rated: 2/5 Jan 21, 2022 Full Review Whelan Barzey Empire Magazine A Journal For Jordan is probably better suited to the page than the screen. Rated: 2/5 Jan 20, 2022 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies There’s something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on. It’s a little too long and the story doesn’t feel particularly balanced. But there’s something else – something that doesn’t quite give the movie the gut-punch it needs. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 16, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Chante Adams' excellent performance would be the reason to even consider seeing this. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 20, 2022 Full Review Sean P. Means The Movie Cricket Its a bit of a shock, considering Washingtons track record of directing strong, dynamic stories (Antwone Fisher, The Great Debaters and, most importantly, Fences), that he would make a movie this bland and lifeless. Rated: 2/4 Feb 13, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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M.B. loved this movie & the story behind it , was a plus. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/22 Full Review Joshua turned out to be a well written enjoyable story Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/22 Full Review Tronie W Excellent movie all the way to the end. Great date night movie and dinner afterwards. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/22 Full Review T SLOAN Totally GREAT movie!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/22 Full Review Avis C It was a great movie. I laughed and cried. I loved the story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/22 Full Review Tywanna M The story line was awesome and made it even more touching as it was based on a true story. The acting was excellent. Great job Denzel! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.
Director
Denzel Washington
Producer
Todd Black, Denzel Washington, Michael B. Jordan, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch
Screenwriter
Virgil Williams
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Creative Wealth Media Finance, Escape Artists, BRON Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Drug Use|Partial Nudity|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2021, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.4M
Runtime
2h 11m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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