A Journal for Jordan

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Whelan Barzey

Empire Magazine

A Journal For Jordan is probably better suited to the page than the screen.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 20, 2022

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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

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Chante Adams' excellent performance would be the reason to even consider seeing this.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 20, 2022

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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

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M.B. loved this movie & the story behind it , was a plus. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/22 Full Review Joshua turned out to be a well written enjoyable story Rated 4/5 Stars • 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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/22 Full Review T SLOAN Totally GREAT movie!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • 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 5/5 Stars • 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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Denzel Washington Director Michael B. Jordan Charles Monroe King Chanté Adams Dana Canedy Jalon Christian Jordan Robert Wisdom Sgt. T.J. Canedy Johnny Wu Manny

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