Edge of the World

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Edge of the World

2021

1h 44m

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In 1839, Brooke flees Victorian England to explore Borneo. After a pirate attack, Brooke allies with rival princes to seize a rebel fort. To save prisoners from beheading, Brooke agrees to be crowned Rajah. James begs the Royal Navy for a steamship to fight pirates, but the British want his kingdom as a colony. Makota's pirates massacre Brooke's capital, leaving James half-dead. To save his people, he must shed Englishness and embrace the jungle: "All of it, the beauty and the blood."

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Although it falls short as a biopic of the fascinating figure at its center, Edge of the World offers a visually and dramatically engaging glimpse of Victorian-era colonialism.

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Phuong Le

Guardian

Edge of the World might work as an ode to bygone swashbuckling classics, but Brooke deserves a much more nuanced biopic.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 14, 2021

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Lindsey Bahr

Associated Press

While it might not knock it out of the park, "Edge of the World" is still a very solid watch if a little slow-going and might also just inspire you to revisit some of the classics its indebted to which is its own small triumph.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 5, 2021

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Michael Nordine

Variety

If the film can't help but feel like a relic from a bygone era, that's ultimately part of its appeal - the sun may have finally set on the British Empire, but at least it hasn't yet set on this mode of storytelling.

Jun 3, 2021

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Toni Vall

Cinemanía (Spain)

A rare bird, not because of what it's like but because it makes you ask: why was it made? [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2/5

Aug 25, 2021

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Audrey Fox

JumpCut Online

Despite the best efforts of the cast, Edge of the World rarely rises above a surface-level exploration of an iconoclastic, non-traditional English adventurer.

Aug 19, 2021

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Ayeen Forootan

In Review Online

The film [is] an unbalanced mix of narrative clichés and simplistic action-adventure dramatics that proves absolutely enervating.

Jun 23, 2021

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Jeffrey P

Lacks depth and jumps right in and starts rolling... and not much happens on this tour through Borneo, until it is too late. It’s drama for the sake of drama; entertaining to some, a bore to others.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/24

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Jerod S

The British are taking over the jungle islands and Rhys Meyers is taking over the brutality of the tribes.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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Craig C

Not bad a little slow

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/24

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Conchi R

Tiene unos paisajes impresionantes Y las actuaciones muy buenas

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Chris G

This film is lacking something… I think it's the sense of scale. James is king of a vast country, but you only see a couple of small villages and subjects. If you really fancy a jungle set movie, then give it a go, but keep your expectations low.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/26/23

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Dragel 8

One of those beautiful insightful movies. Really enjoyed it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/23

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Synopsis

In 1839, Brooke flees Victorian England to explore Borneo. After a pirate attack, Brooke allies with rival princes to seize a rebel fort. To save prisoners from beheading, Brooke agrees to be crowned Rajah. James begs the Royal Navy for a steamship to fight pirates, but the British want his kingdom as a colony. Makota's pirates massacre Brooke's capital, leaving James half-dead. To save his people, he must shed Englishness and embrace the jungle: "All of it, the beauty and the blood."

Director: Michael Haussman
Producer: Rob Allyn, Conroy Chi-Chung Chan, Josie Ho
Screenwriter: Rob Allyn
Production Co: Margate House Films
Genre: Adventure, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2021
Runtime: 1h 44m

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