“The Uprising,” directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Andrew Garfield, is a historical drama focused on the Peasants’ Revolt of 14th-century England. The film depicts the violence and turmoil surrounding the revolt and is set against a backdrop of rural life, including portrayals of farmers and the tools used during confrontations.
Both outlets describe the film as intense and grounded in its depiction of medieval conflict, with performances from a supporting ensemble that includes Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Katherine Waterston, Cosmo Jarvis, and Thomasin McKenzie. Where the coverage differs is in how reviewers assess the film’s overall impact. The Hollywood Reporter characterizes the movie as intense but also “monotonous,” suggesting that the momentum may not be sustained throughout. Variety likewise calls the results uneven, indicating that while certain elements land, other aspects do not fully add up for viewers.
In short, sources agree on the film’s subject, tone, and lead casting, while diverging on whether its execution delivers consistent engagement from start to finish.
