Mr. Burton

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Runa R It’s very interesting to learn the story behind such a famous actor, and how a teacher completely changed his life. I believe Richard Burton wouldn’t have got where he did without that push from his teacher and friend. The film shows us everything clearly. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/16/25 Full Review Niki M An interesting film that ends up being just as compelling but flawed as its subject matter. I knew little about Richard Burton's life and so the story was revelatory. Toby Jones was reliably solid, along with most of the cast. However, Harry Lawtey (despite a creditable performance) did not quite catch the strange mixture of charisma and gravitas that made Burton so iconic... it is difficult to think that anyone could. The film was also uneven in tone and structure, and ultimately unsatisfying. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Jane J I loved this film so much I joined Rotten Tomatoes so I could write to tell you all how good it was, I left the cinema feeling as though my emotions had been through the wringer. Excellent acting by the under appreciated Toby Jones and excellent too by Harry Lawtey and Lesley Manville who played their parts to perfection. Well done and thank you all involved. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Frank M Very well done. If you had any idea of who you thought Richard Burton was this movie will dispel everything. A true story and a very human one. Great film and excellent acting especially by Mr Burton! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/25 Full Review Tom M Nice little film. Nicely acted nicely shot. No idea how true this all is but it works well. Saw it in a small village hall which was apt. Old school. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Wendy N ‘Mr Burton’ is a form of movie biopic focused upon the early life of Welsh actor Richard Burton - rich in subterranean themes, including class prejudice & homophobia. Harry Lawtley does a valiant job as Burton the fledgling star, while Toby Jones is challenged to capture the repressed complexity of ‘theatre person/come school teacher’ Philip Burton. Intrigue about Richard Burton himself, encourages the audience to overlook any production flaws to appreciate the fragile truths that unfurl to reveal the all but miraculous emergence of Richard Burton, the charismatic movie star who thwarted his social destiny to become trapped down a Welsh mine. An overriding theme of male vulnerability converges with the horror of small town social sanction to underline a contemporary need to exercise zero tolerance when it comes to dealing with class prejudice & homophobia. ‘Mr Burton’ is an excellent vehicle to convey these truths - truths that Richard himself would surely extoll. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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