REVIEW: “A Journal for Jordan” (2021) | Keith & the Movies
You prefer fast-paced plots or dislike "tear-jerkers" that lean heavily into sentimentality. Quick Stats: Rotten Tomatoes: 42% (Critics) vs. 95% (Audience) IMDb: 5.8/10
was widely praised for a nuanced, captivating performance. Michael B. Jordan received mixed feedback; some felt he was charming, while others found his performance "stiff" or "idealized". A Journal for Jordan(2021)
Many fans appreciated the respectful, "old-school" feel of the filmmaking.
A Journal for Jordan (2021) is an old-fashioned romantic drama that received from critics but was much more warmly received by general audiences . Directed by Denzel Washington , the film is based on the real-life memoir by Dana Canedy about her fiancé, First Sergeant Charles Monroe King. The Story REVIEW: “A Journal for Jordan” (2021) | Keith
Critics felt Washington's direction was "pedestrian" and lacked the spark of his previous work like Fences .
A common complaint was the , which many felt was 20–30 minutes too long and dragged in the first half. Michael B
Some audiences also noted the slow start but found the emotional payoff at the end worth the wait.