A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.
Though Guggenheim does lose focus in the latter half of the film, with it seeming a little rushed, for the most part he produces a rousing portrait of a young woman's courageous stand.
A fittingly poignant treatment of an inspiring subject.
Malala Yousafzai’s moving story is one of great courage in the face of the Taliban, as she campaigned for the right of women to be educated in Pakistan.
The downside is the film's earnestly sanctimonious and stifling approach toward its central character, who is portrayed as if she is a modern-day Anne Frank.
There is little doubt that Malala is a remarkable young woman but this admiring tribute feels a little too overawed by its subject.
She's inspirational enough without all the bells and whistles this film adds.
This portrait of the teenager shot by the Taliban – and her extraordinary family – underlines how remarkable she is.
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