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The insatiable spirituality of Andrew Garfield, star of 'The Uprising'

Garfield’s medieval epic sparks debate as critics split over its gritty rebellion and uneven storytelling.

By · Published September 12, 2026  18:39 UTC · Updated September 12, 2026  19:47 UTC

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The initial reviews for Andrew Garfield's 'The Uprising' sparked mixed reactions, with critics describing the medieval action drama as gritty but uneven, and struggling under a Robin Hood origin twist. The film's Rotten Tomatoes score remains a subject of concern for Garfield's fans.

The majority of reviews have since quieted without a definitive conclusion on the film's overall success.

Epilogue added 52d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 12 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 11.
  • Primary Driver: Garfield’s medieval epic sparks debate as critics split over its gritty rebellion and uneven storytelling.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Yahoo reported the low score, while Rotten Tomatoes' own early reviews described the film as gritty but uneven. Audiences have expressed concern about the film's pace and narrative cohesion, while some reviewers note its ambitious scope. Paul Greengrass discussed the project in a Hollywood Reporter interview, linking the story’s rebellion theme to timeless concepts of resistance. The Mercury News highlighted how the 14th‑century revolt depicted in the film mirrors contemporary malaise, while Smithsonian Magazine provided historical context on the 1381 peasants’ revolt that inspired the narrative. Critical assessments vary.

The New York Times called the movie ‘Sackcloth and Clashes,’ emphasizing its stark visual tone. AP News and Newsday both noted the film’s struggle under a Robin Hood origin twist, suggesting the historic premise competes with mythic expectations. The Daily Beast explored the secret Robin Hood angle, suggesting the film leverages legend to amplify its rebellious tone. The Boston Globe focused on the on‑screen conflict between Garfield’s character and King Richard II, highlighting the personal stakes of the rebellion. Rotten Tomatoes’ early consensus credits Garfield with elevating the uneven epic, a view echoed by IGN, which described his performance as a revolt against English tyranny.

Deadline similarly framed the project as a Greengrass epic anchored by Garfield’s star power. As of the latest coverage, the film sits at the crossroads of historical drama and pop‑culture reinterpretation. The mixed critical landscape and fan unease over the Rotten Tomatoes score suggest ongoing debate about the balance between historical fidelity and narrative spectacle.

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Questions people are asking

What score on Rotten Tomatoes caused fan unease?

Yahoo reported that the Rotten Tomatoes score has made Andrew Garfield fans uneasy, though the exact figure was not disclosed.

Who directed "The Uprising"?

Paul Greengrass is the director, as noted in his interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Which historical event does the film reference?

The film draws on the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, detailed by Smithsonian Magazine.

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