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  • 2018
  • R
  • Abramorama
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2018
  • R
  • Abramorama
  • 1 h 35 m

Summary On 13 February 2012, two journalists entered war-ravaged Syria. One of them was celebrated Sunday Times war correspondent, Marie Colvin. The other was photographer, Paul Conroy. Their aim was to cover the plight of Syrian civilians trapped in Homs, a city under siege and relentless military attack from the Syrian army. Only one of them r...

Directed By: Chris Martin

Written By: Chris Martin

  • 2018
  • R
  • Abramorama
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2018
  • R
  • Abramorama
  • 1 h 35 m

Under The Wire

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
75
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
6.6
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Summary On 13 February 2012, two journalists entered war-ravaged Syria. One of them was celebrated Sunday Times war correspondent, Marie Colvin. The other was photographer, Paul Conroy. Their aim was to cover the plight of Syrian civilians trapped in Homs, a city under siege and relentless military attack from the Syrian army. Only one of them r...

Directed By: Chris Martin

Written By: Chris Martin

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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8% Mixed
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90
Dec 13, 2018
Christopher Martin’s documentary adaptation of Conroy’s book is a powerful, humbling salute to a breed of fearless figures willing to risk their lives as they bear witness to history’s unfolding horrors.
By Allan Hunter FULL REVIEW
80
Nov 16, 2018
It gives heart-in-the-mouth insights into the realities of war reporting, and is a testament to the value – and the price – of great journalism.
By Wendy Ide FULL REVIEW
80
Nov 16, 2018
Martin’s film is a thoroughly sobering watch and leaves us with tough questions about how the West chose to deal – or rather not deal – with Assad and the refugee crisis.
By Martyn Conterio FULL REVIEW
80
Nov 16, 2018
Under the Wirecements Colvin’s legacy as it illustrates the value of getting to the truth and making it public. In Martin’s hands, Conroy’s story is no less compelling.
By Gary M. Kramer FULL REVIEW
80
Nov 15, 2018
Under the Wire brings a vivid immediacy to this tragic event. Conroy speaks candidly to the responsibility that he feels to survive and to tell the stories of the others, a task that he will carry with him for the rest of his life.
By Katie Walsh FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 29, 2021
Moments of real desperation in human faces reveal why journalists risk death to report in Syria and beyond, providing a timely reflection on the power of documentary footage. A pity, then, that Martin does not leave their story to stand for itself.
By Lillian Crawford FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 15, 2018
While the movie is rightfully more interested in lauding her bravery than highlighting her sometimes abrasive personality, these small moments help to humanize a portrait that can at times seem more awestruck than enlightening.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Arrow Media
Release Date Nov 16, 2018
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline A Country at War. A City Under Siege. A Friendship Under Fire.
Website https://www.facebook.com/UnderTheWireMovie/
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Awards

Film Festival Cologne
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
FOCAL International Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Hamptons International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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