Mr Burton

2025

Biography / Drama

5
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 1147 1.1K

adoptive father based on true story teacher student relationship inspiring story 1940s lower-middle-class

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Plot summary

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.

Director

Marc Evans Photo
Marc Evans

Top cast

Lesley Manville Photo
Lesley Manville as Ma Smith
Toby Jones Photo
Toby Jones as Philip Burton
Aimee-Ffion Edwards Photo
Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Cis
Harry Lawtrey Photo
Harry Lawtrey as Young Richard Burton
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1.12 GB
1280*536
English 2.0
NR
us  
24 fps
2 hr 4 min
Seeds 28
2.29 GB
1920*804
English 5.1
NR
us  
24 fps
2 hr 4 min
Seeds 50

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by KatyR-55 6 / 10

Largely a true story

As a film and theatre lover I would never miss a biopic about a famous actor, and so I knew I would enjoy Mr. Burton. But it turned out that the best thing about the film for me was the story of Mr. Philip Burton, the teacher, not so much the story of Richard Burton, the famous actor. Philip Burton wrote a book about his memories of Richard Jenkins (as he then was) and the narrative seems to be largely true, though fudged here and there. There is much to admire about Mr. Burton's teaching methods, and even more to admire about Toby Jones' acting which was completely flawless. Lesley Manville as the housekeeper was also excellent, though we didn't see much of her. Harry Lawtey was less successful as Richard Burton, perhaps because the script required him to change too rapidly from a quiet schoolboy to a rebellious and difficult adult. The first part of the film was somewhat slow and the use of AI technology to provide supposed landscapes of Welsh countryside really grated on me, but the interiors were effective.
Reviewed by mrglenngrant 8 / 10

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Reviewed by FiftyTwoReviews 7 / 10

A Nuanced Look, A Mixed Result

Mr. Burton offers a glimpse into the pivotal early life of Richard Burton (Rich Jenkins), guided by his influential teacher, Philip Burton.While Toby Jones delivers a predictably strong performance as Philip Burton, anchoring the film with his understated gravitas, the movie itself presents a mixed bag, showcasing both its heartfelt intentions and some narrative stumbles.The film's core strength lies in its portrayal of the mentorship between Philip Burton and young Richard Jenkins (a commendable Harry Lawtey). Their evolving dynamic is compelling, painting a vivid picture of how a working-class boy from Port Talbot was shaped into a theatrical force. Jones and Lawtey share a believable chemistry that drives the narrative forward, highlighting the profound impact one individual can have on another's destiny.However, "Mr. Burton" isn't without its drawbacks. The pacing, while allowing for character development, can feel overly deliberate, occasionally bordering on slow. Some narrative beats follow a familiar biopic trajectory, which, while comforting, can also limit the film's sense of fresh discovery. Furthermore, while the film touches upon the complexities and whispers surrounding their close relationship, it tends to shy away from deeper exploration, leaving certain intriguing facets underexamined. In a certain way, that might have been for the better!Ultimately, it's a sincere and well-acted tribute, but one that occasionally plays it safe, preventing it from truly soaring.
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