history, heroism and leadership are the stuff of Kasi Lemmons’ rousing and heartfelt film about the life and times of Harriet Tubman; Kasi Lemmons puts together a well-crafted movie that is the showcase for an excellent performance from Cynthia Erivo
director Kasi Lemmons and Cynthia Erivo try their best in the biopic "Harriet" but the results-- beyond the actresses' terrific performance-- are flat, familiar, and largely uninspired in the tradition of unremarkable, eager-to-please awards bait
Cynthia Erivo is a powerful physical presence in the title role and Harriet recounts an important chapter in American history too long neglected by Hollywood; It's a gripping story, for the most part efficiently told
an impassioned, edifying portrait of a remarkable life, and a fitting showcase for the considerable talents of its star, Tony-winning British actress Cynthia Erivo
"Harriet" doesn't reinvent the biopic formula, but Cynthia Erivo's performance injects a palpable urgency to the material that makes up for missed time
