ooo man I feel ya, childhood similar to that we weren't poor per say but it definitely wasn't easy, plus being bullied through elementary for being hairy for a girl and being the only mexican in my grade . Mixed in with discovering I was asexual, and one time in class being told to write an essay about a boy you like. And my little self, raising my hand and saying out loud to everyone and the teacher, "But what if I don't like boys or girls?" Getting laughed by everyone in class, even by the female teacher. And just being told to 'pretend' .Of course it just got better, got abused later on while still in elementary (dont want to talk about it) all that just caused me to be basically a outcast, who never had many friends and was the quiet one in class. Uptil now where a emotionally shut, and depressed 25 year old. I haven't watched this movie but now seeing about what it's about I think I will it understand it painfully all too well. Cant wait to watch it. Sorry for the long post just want you to see you're not alone, I feel your pain too.
Alexandria Corley-West What's stereotyping about a upper middle class African American Fatal Attraction -esque thriller? There's a difference between it being a bad or lazy film, and perpetuating negative stereotypes.
what the hell are yall saying black films are supported by white racists jews. This is dysfunctional. Black men are being per trade as emasculated. This does not doing anything to enlighten black people to be constructive. Only the to practice same sex. where are the movies that make blacks people look constructive. Why they can't make a movie about blacks controlling the economics in their communities. Why they can't make movies about blacks governing themselves smh
I personally liked Hell or High Water and La La Land more as I thought that the first two acts of Moonlight far exceeded the third, but those are my top 3 and I think I'd be happy if any one of them won
You could check out "Der Bunker" if you're into really crazy and surreal stuff or "der nachtmahr" and they say that "goodnight mommy" is a pretty good horror movie, I haven't seen that one yet, but all in all I'm not usually a big fan of german productions. There's only a handful of german movies that I liked.
Morphine I saw Goodnight Mommy-and loved it. Will definitely seek out the other two. Thanks! I saw a film, Victoria, was that a german production, or just set in Berlin?
I have lived in Miami (all over) as well as Hollywood , fort laud. for 50+ years all of Florida life is warm , hot , humid and so are the emotions but ironically people are closed off because everyone is from someplace else- so this picture can speak to a lot of people.
I'm so, so, so, so, so excited to see this. I've been starving for this type of cinematic black storytelling. I started listening to the soundtrack & I cried in the middle of track one.
Just got done watching the movie. I loved it! It's sad to see the negative comments about the main character being gay but I feel like the movie was a lot more than that. It was an excellent movie about storytelling & the life of a black boy living in Miami. 5/5
Actually, it's strong acting from a strong ensemble cast and this one does have that in spades. If The Big Short can get nominated, which I thought was one of the ugliest looking film I'd ever seen, anything can get the nom.
ugh!!!.. as an African American, Hispanic,Native American, French and Irish man and last but not least HUMAN; I found this movie amazing. I identified with many chunks of Shiron's ( the quest for identity) and Kevin's ( finding appeasement in the ordinary) life. normally i can keep back the water works as I watch movies with my lady. Initially, I started to tear , my lady went to the bathroom, i covered my face and started crying heavily. As my lady walked in she immediately asked, "what is wrong?" I told her I was crying, she didnt believe me until I took my hands from my face... ugh just ugh I'm enamored with this movie.
This is a long time coming for black people & it's surreal because it's something that we deal with & I like the way the way that it's presentation & a must go see with an open mind
I thought this movie was near perfect , only thing I can say is that I wish they touched a bit more on Juans death, they only skim by the fact that the last time Sharon's mother saw Teresa was at "the funeral" , Juan had such a big role in the movie and I wish they explained a bit more , other than that it really was a true masterpiece
Wow, gonna take some time to get used to Matt's beardless face. He looks about 5 years younger. And is it me or has he lost a lot of weight? Looking good, dude.
Common Alonso and Ben, this movie is technically perfect. Neither of them gave any reasons to not give it a 10 and it totally deserves the 10 more than any other film since this show has been running.
Finally received Moonlight in my city this weekend. More than worth the wait! I didn't read/watch any reviews beforehand. Completely agree with Alonso's points. The emotional impact of the film really does hit you at the very end in such a beautifully understated and heartbreaking way. Easily in my top five for the year!
I'm a little late, but I just saw Moonlight and it was fantastic. Not as incredible as the critics made it out to be, but it's still great. Good to see some really great and emotional LGBT representation in film that isn't just there to pander.
Everyone should see this movie as it will hopefully reintroduce empathy back into this country after it has been sucked out by politics and the election.
I thought it was really good but it was a bit like Boyhood where I don't quite see how it has *that* high of a Metacritic rating (for the record, I think it's far better than Boyhood). It's exceptionally well-made, but there's no real emotional payoff to it at all and the third act is much weaker than the preceding two
I agree. Now that I´ve watched it: it is one of the most perfectly made films ever. A deserving and outstanding 99 out of 100 in Metacritic says it all. I never thought it was going to be this flawless, simple and complex, easy, pleasant. Grows after it ends. More and more. Everything just flows and the feelings are so relatable and perfectly shown... 10/10.
I expected more from this movie. Of course it's beautiful, well acted, and extremely important, but it never moved me emotionally or intellectually. I think this film needed more dialogue and less colors. I appreciate this film, but I hope this will open the doors for better black LGBT films. 7/10
This film is real-life for some people and a story that should be told, HOWEVER, I am not pleased that the MORE IMPORTANT film, BIRTH OF A NATION, is being maligned. Birth of a Nation is an important part of AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. Being gay is not just an African-American story. I am heartbroken that Birth of a Nation is being overshadowed, maybe on purpose.
This is one of those movies that gets great reviews by critics the world over but I found myself pretty bored watching it. I'm not saying it's a bad movie, but it didn't really click for me. I wish it would have been maybe the teenage years the entire time. I never really knew what this guy wants out of life apart from wanting the guy that he's been in love with since his youth. It's like he's been sleepwalking through life just waiting for that phone call. I just didn't feel this movie like everyone does I guess.
WOW! I just knew about this film the other day and didn´t thnink it was going to be especially good at all. Turns out it´s getting phenomenal reviews everywhere. I´m truly surprised. Janelle Monae, who I love as a musician, is also in this. I can´t wait.
Just rewatched this after seeing the film, and wow, even after the hypetrain I was swept away in it. Whats funny is this time I noticed Ben got talked into raising his score (again)!
I thought it was a little slow but very satisfying by the end. It kinda kept me on the edge of me seat thinking something big was gonna happen. It was a lil more sedate than that tho.
It's hilarious because this film is apparently nearly perfect yet all these homophobes in the comments are saying it's shit even though they probably haven't even watched it i just
I'm a fair movie reviewer and these critics are over-rating this movie just like they did Fruitville Station. I guess they have to find a way to give black people some kind of reward. The movie wasn't bad, but it wasn't something I found to be fascinating. Of course, the film went to the stereotypical poor black kid with a drug addict mother, but takes a turn when he finds out he's gay. I'm sorry, but the film is over-rated. Omar Little in "The Wire" was gay and that character owned it. I don't think you're missing out if you don't see this movie. Before those scream at me screaming racist I loved 12 Years a Slave, Coming to America, and Friday and all those films were black movies.
Phuck Ewe opinions, man. I personally loved the film. But that's the beauty of art. It's completely in the eye of the beholder. I completely understand where all the love for this film is coming from. But I do hear what you're saying. I'm in the troupe that thought Fruitvale Station was a little overhyped.
Movie was alright.. definitely doesn't live up to the hype.. i found a some problems with the film..the circling/shaky camerawork was annoying.. very slow pacing... some important characters the movie just left them to dry.. did not care for the actor who played the 3rd Chiron.. didn't look nothing like him and the feeling wasnt there like it was with the first two Chirons... overall it left me feeling that i wanted more... B- movie
I just watched it and was terribly let down. Everything about this film felt weak - the interactions, the screenplay, the camera work - ugh. It felt like it was made by a college student or an amateur filmmaker. I love the idea for the story but there wasn't enough 'oomph' to the screenplay. There were times where I felt like certain scenes should've had more attention given to them or lingered on a bit longer, particularly involving Mahershala Ali who I have no idea why his performance was nominated as he was barely in the film and his one 'big scene' could've been done by anyone - ultimately his character needed more screen time for me. Naomie Harris was very good though I'll say that and the middle section of the film was the strongest point. It just felt like this powerful coming of age story about a young gay black man growing up in a world dominated by toxic masculinity and insecurity could've had more going for it. It's a mediocre film but by no means a best picture contender in my mind. Very rarely do I say that a film isn't long enough but this just felt too short - I wanted more. The filmmaker seemed to want to give this film a Terrence Malick existential treatment but ultimately it felt hacky and focused too much on visuals and not enough on script.
I just discovered this movie today. It’s perfect in every way. Very touching. It took me back to my past of growing up In the housing projects, in NJ, during the crack era. This movie is amazing!
KCViking I was making a bit of a joke, about how rare it is for us to see Ben on the show at all. Lots of people offer up reasons for why he isn't there more than half the time, but the truth is he's more of a stranger to the show than anything else.
I mean who cares. That dude was just one his phone the whole first 5 minutes before saying anything. Like what the fuck? Does anyone else think that looked awkward and rude
Too many unfilled gaps in the story. It just skims over years and decades, making it hard for me to feel engrossed for very long. Good/great performances, but the story telling could have been much better.
As a 12-13 year old kid, one of the neighborhood bad boys seduced me. He made me take off my clothes and we had non-intercourse, heavy petting sex for well over 2 hours. It led to us having sex EVERYDAY, I Mean, EVERYDAY for 2 1/2 years. He was older. And then one day he stopped and pursued his heterosexual nature, with my first cousin, no less. It remains the most erotic experience I had in puberty and beyond. There is a lot more sexual experiences between boys than most would ever cop to.
This movie broke me. It is so beautiful and so heartbreaking in such a subtle understated way. I can’t believe I took so long to see it. Masterpiece I don’t think does justice to it; it’sof this world yet so transcendent
I'm glad this movie didn't have an ending that was a message. Pretty much all up to you, I personally think Black would eventually see that Kevin is right. Stop his hood fuckery and settle down with Kevin and make a life together.
The Prince like the same exact movie except he isn't gay? Well then that would be a totally different movie in istelf. Who knows if that movie would've been as well crafted and well recieved. Him being gay is a big part of the movie. Being different and an outsider. It's a different story. It wouldn't have the same impact.
Man, we'll just never know. There's just not enough movies about straight black men to compare it to! Hopefully someone will eventually make a movie about a straight man growing up in hardship... Golly gosh.
I was thinking when this movie gets a limited release, that it would release in major cities like Portland, Oregon. Now I have to wait longer to see it. :(
I want to watch this so bad but If I did I would get in trouble because my mom hates the idea of me being anything close to gay :,) and I'm just like. Mah why? I really want to watch it ugh I just don't want my family to make fun of mee.
It gets 4 stars out of 4 for me.I thought it was a very good film,with some fine performances from the actors.The three Chiron's were excellently brought to life.It was beautifully shot,and has a very intimate tone which I really appreciated.Being a black gay guy myself it really hit home on some points.The one thing I was just a bit disappointed with was the ending.I would like to have seen more physical intimacy between the adult Chiron and his friend.(Done in a tasteful way of course) I appreciate the subtlely of their connection at the end but considering all that Chiron and Kevin went through I think it would have been a more satisfying conclusion to see that as adults they could both finally be who they truly are.I'm not sure if the actors were uncomfortable with taking their connection further or the writers directors etc but I felt that perhaps they played it a bit safe.All that being said It's still a great groundbreaking movie which I'd highly recommend.
I know many have not enjoyed your discussions which are not Reviews, but I have. I am not in my ordinary City-Environment, but I would love these nonetheless. {They relax me.} I honestly hope you continue this. 🌹Alonso, Matt, Christy, Ben, Quickly: Now Films are Available on You Tube! Will you discuss? Ben, you all might want to Play Password with 🎥 Movies, rather than the major section of The 10,000 Pyramid. Both are fun word games I played in Grammar School, but Password is better. Thankful to Elizabeth Montgomery for her Exceptional Narration to “The Panama Deception”.
It's not awful but it plays out more like a prologue than a finale. Which would be fine, but it's like 40 minutes long in a 1 hour 45 movie, that's a fucking long prologue
Robin Drake Actually here's a new take. In Act 3 Chiron is now selling drugs. This means that the character is completely oblivious that the act of selling drugs is also ruining another person's childhood in the same manner drugs ruined his. Also on that subject, in all likelihood his mentor Juan also likely died because of that profession, but it was not disclosed on how he died. So selling drugs is also something his mentor would've likely not have condoned Chiron doing as an adult. I understand they wanted to show masculinity but from a psychological standpoint it's a huge flaw. I'm also a victim of a parent's drug use and the abuse(verbal/physical) that followed. Which is why anyone who grew up like that and seeing Chiron do that as an adult is conflicting.
I'm a gay Mexican who grew up dirt poor with a drug addicted Parent and watching this movie made me ball my eyes out.
ooo man I feel ya, childhood similar to that we weren't poor per say but it definitely wasn't easy, plus being bullied through elementary for being hairy for a girl and being the only mexican in my grade . Mixed in with discovering I was asexual, and one time in class being told to write an essay about a boy you like. And my little self, raising my hand and saying out loud to everyone and the teacher, "But what if I don't like boys or girls?" Getting laughed by everyone in class, even by the female teacher. And just being told to 'pretend' .Of course it just got better, got abused later on while still in elementary (dont want to talk about it) all that just caused me to be basically a outcast, who never had many friends and was the quiet one in class. Uptil now where a emotionally shut, and depressed 25 year old.
I haven't watched this movie but now seeing about what it's about I think I will it understand it painfully all too well. Cant wait to watch it. Sorry for the long post just want you to see you're not alone, I feel your pain too.
Hello little troll !
Just happy to see Black Films not be on that Bullshit like "When the bough Breaks"
There's nothing wrong with trashy entertainment films.
theres something wrong with consistent stereotyping though
Alexandria Corley-West What's stereotyping about a upper middle class African American Fatal Attraction -esque thriller? There's a difference between it being a bad or lazy film, and perpetuating negative stereotypes.
what the hell are yall saying black films are supported by white racists jews. This is dysfunctional. Black men are being per trade as emasculated. This does not doing anything to enlighten black people to be constructive. Only the to practice same sex. where are the movies that make blacks people look constructive. Why they can't make a movie about blacks controlling the economics in their communities. Why they can't make movies about blacks governing themselves smh
+Daniel Hammond you shut the fuck up. Your just mad cause I exposed the truth. You damn well know it true.
Saw it a few hours ago and it is literally, PERFECT. This needs to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
Hell or High Water is a better movie but like this film, it'll likely go unnoticed.
Jacob D if brokeback mountain can't win best picture neither can this
Ardante11 Hell or High Water is not as good as Moonlight
We'll just have to agree to disagree.
I personally liked Hell or High Water and La La Land more as I thought that the first two acts of Moonlight far exceeded the third, but those are my top 3 and I think I'd be happy if any one of them won
one of the greatest films ever!!!! subtle, powerful; beautifully acted and directed!! and the music!! gorgeous..
Sharon Azar and painful boooooring.
Beardless Matt Atchity is so weird
almost couldn't focus on the review, b/c I was staring at it for almost the entire review.
Aaron Hendrix had the same reaction too.
Uh yah, he reminds me of that episode of SpongeBob when he becomes "normal" (I have kids, don't judge me)
My gf really loves this film. We found full movie here => twitter.com/dad02fcee6902e817/status/791862316845322240 Moonlight Official MMMMooovie review
This soft reboot of Matt Atchity is very exciting
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck, I need to see this right now
Got ticket for tonight!!
I can't watch it yet, it's not out in germany.
Morphine Will be worth the wait I'm sure! Any good German films out right now I should be on the hunt for?
You could check out "Der Bunker" if you're into really crazy and surreal stuff or "der nachtmahr" and they say that "goodnight mommy" is a pretty good horror movie, I haven't seen that one yet, but all in all I'm not usually a big fan of german productions. There's only a handful of german movies that I liked.
Morphine I saw Goodnight Mommy-and loved it. Will definitely seek out the other two. Thanks! I saw a film, Victoria, was that a german production, or just set in Berlin?
Mahershala Ali seems like the new Samuel L Jackson. He is in everything
which is a good thing lol
He's brilliant. Everyone in this film was brilliant.
Naw.... not yet. Sam Jackson does straight to DVD movies too, lol.. He just doesn't give af.
Vonnie C this comment is aging well, he's still getting cast in so many projects, he's like a non-type caster Sam Jackson
In The Moonlight Black Bloys Look Blue... I love this title.
Dana T.
I have lived in Miami (all over) as well as Hollywood , fort laud. for 50+ years all of Florida life is warm , hot , humid and so are the emotions but ironically people are closed off because everyone is from someplace else- so this picture can speak to a lot of people.
David trueslayor cuz Florida is shit
so excited for this movie, it's got one of the highest critical ratings of all time.
ТThis moоооviе is nооow аvаilable tо wаtсh herееe => twitter.com/d855dd3043da8cf45/status/791862316845322240 Мoооnlight Оffiсiаl Movie reviеw
jianfei shao boyhood got a better rating. watch that.
tulley vaughan boyhood not better tho
Jianfei And it MORE than deserves it
I'm so, so, so, so, so excited to see this. I've been starving for this type of cinematic black storytelling. I started listening to the soundtrack & I cried in the middle of track one.
Tyler Perry doesn't give you a crave for black cinema?
eddie dutra nah he's stuff is over played and redundantly
eddie dutra, Uhhh naw lol, junk food is only good for a short while. Eventually you need something with more nutrition
Mahershala Ali WILL win an Academy Award in the next 5 years.
Just got done watching the movie. I loved it! It's sad to see the negative comments about the main character being gay but I feel like the movie was a lot more than that. It was an excellent movie about storytelling & the life of a black boy living in Miami. 5/5
The reaction to this film by the black community as been incredibly sad.
Oh dear, what happened?
Black community still has an issue with the Gay. Sad.
CallistaRhian Just a lot of negativity towards it because of the main character being gay and black.
cause it's not about social justice for Blacks?
As an earlier poster explained blacks don't like gays.
nice job texting Ben
Constantly. It's super annoying and comes across extremely pretentious, like he has better shit to do than be on this "little internet show".
Chances of this movie being recognized for an Oscar will be slim to none... Not my personal opinion, history has just made me pessimistic
Chris Reyes it's also quite artsy and slow to be a main oscar contender but it does seem like there is some traction going for it
Chris Reyes not when white people are getting called out for not including and Poc in their noms. They are desperate for a trophy movie
Actually, it's strong acting from a strong ensemble cast and this one does have that in spades. If The Big Short can get nominated, which I thought was one of the ugliest looking film I'd ever seen, anything can get the nom.
What's your point? Have they won anything yet? Get at me when the Oscars have came and gone
WELP IT WON
i really appreciated that the audience that went to see it when i saw it were older white straight couples.
ugh!!!.. as an African American, Hispanic,Native American, French and Irish man and last but not least HUMAN; I found this movie amazing. I identified with many chunks of Shiron's ( the quest for identity) and Kevin's ( finding appeasement in the ordinary) life. normally i can keep back the water works as I watch movies with my lady. Initially, I started to tear , my lady went to the bathroom, i covered my face and started crying heavily. As my lady walked in she immediately asked, "what is wrong?" I told her I was crying, she didnt believe me until I took my hands from my face... ugh just ugh I'm enamored with this movie.
I just watched this masterpiece. It's perfect, in all ways possible.
Amazing film. I pray the Oscars aren't so white this year and can recognize a beautiful film.
GirlYouAlreadyKnow that's actually the only reason it won lol how ironic
This is a long time coming for black people & it's surreal because it's something that we deal with & I like the way the way that it's presentation & a must go see with an open mind
#whyoscarssowhite
i'm hoping people support this movie especially after this past years Oscars
They will I bet
And if they don't like it then you'll cry racist. Fuck off with that bullshit.
actually it does the complete opposite of Feminizeing the black man
no your right i'm not black i am mestizo.
that's great that your a homophobe and a black women kudos to you at least you know where you stand,
I'm pretty sure GOD frowns upon suicide. why would you suggest something that goes against your religious belief fore shame..
i don t watch WTFlick all the time.. but i think Matt lost a lot of weight! xD xD good for you Matt! looking good! :)
Мoonlight mооviе hеrе => twitter.com/495df64c291501536/status/791862316845322240 MММооnlight Оffiсiаl Moviе rеviеw
Congrats to this movie for winning Best Picture. Well earned IMO.
I thought this movie was near perfect , only thing I can say is that I wish they touched a bit more on Juans death, they only skim by the fact that the last time Sharon's mother saw Teresa was at "the funeral" , Juan had such a big role in the movie and I wish they explained a bit more , other than that it really was a true masterpiece
Justin Alves *Chiron
Wow, gonna take some time to get used to Matt's beardless face. He looks about 5 years younger. And is it me or has he lost a lot of weight? Looking good, dude.
Oscar nomination?
Why is there a question on you're statement?
JO 93 I was implying it's not a debate, it will get nominated, you know, because the acting is so solid. Are you trolling or fucking stupid?
***** chill. It's not that serious.
Chill Bruh thanks for telling me I was about to bust a cap in that fuckers ass, so serious
Common Alonso and Ben, this movie is technically perfect. Neither of them gave any reasons to not give it a 10 and it totally deserves the 10 more than any other film since this show has been running.
Finally received Moonlight in my city this weekend. More than worth the wait! I didn't read/watch any reviews beforehand. Completely agree with Alonso's points. The emotional impact of the film really does hit you at the very end in such a beautifully understated and heartbreaking way. Easily in my top five for the year!
I'm a little late, but I just saw Moonlight and it was fantastic. Not as incredible as the critics made it out to be, but it's still great. Good to see some really great and emotional LGBT representation in film that isn't just there to pander.
Everyone should see this movie as it will hopefully reintroduce empathy back into this country after it has been sucked out by politics and the election.
I thought it was really good but it was a bit like Boyhood where I don't quite see how it has *that* high of a Metacritic rating (for the record, I think it's far better than Boyhood). It's exceptionally well-made, but there's no real emotional payoff to it at all and the third act is much weaker than the preceding two
GiantSandles just watched it and agree with you 100%
GiantSandles watch it again I've watched it three times and I love the third act
Listen and Look. Attention doesn't require payment, it requires acceptance and understanding. Shouting from the top of my lungs for acceptance!!!
How long do we have to wait before this goes down as one of the greatest films of all time?
Matt...where has all of the weight gone to?
Wаtch MMoonlight online here => twitter.com/29f639a8d0f20dff4/status/791862316845322240 Moonlight Offiсiaaal Movie rеviеw
I want to see this movie. Looks very intriguing.
I agree. Now that I´ve watched it: it is one of the most perfectly made films ever. A deserving and outstanding 99 out of 100 in Metacritic says it all. I never thought it was going to be this flawless, simple and complex, easy, pleasant. Grows after it ends. More and more. Everything just flows and the feelings are so relatable and perfectly shown... 10/10.
Saw this movie in Boston over the weekend, RUN to the nearest screening. You will be better for it.
I expected more from this movie. Of course it's beautiful, well acted, and extremely important, but it never moved me emotionally or intellectually. I think this film needed more dialogue and less colors. I appreciate this film, but I hope this will open the doors for better black LGBT films. 7/10
Ok time for Alonso shave off his beard n for Ben to grow one. Also, this movie looks pretty good.
This movie does everything right. Not one flaw. Beautifully Artful yet gritty and realistic in its portrayal. I could go on. 11/10 (10/10 is too low)
This film is real-life for some people and a story that should be told, HOWEVER, I am not pleased that the MORE IMPORTANT film, BIRTH OF A NATION, is being maligned. Birth of a Nation is an important part of AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. Being gay is not just an African-American story. I am heartbroken that Birth of a Nation is being overshadowed, maybe on purpose.
the main reason why birth of a nation is being overshadowed is because of nate parker rape allegations from college
This is one of those movies that gets great reviews by critics the world over but I found myself pretty bored watching it. I'm not saying it's a bad movie, but it didn't really click for me. I wish it would have been maybe the teenage years the entire time. I never really knew what this guy wants out of life apart from wanting the guy that he's been in love with since his youth. It's like he's been sleepwalking through life just waiting for that phone call. I just didn't feel this movie like everyone does I guess.
Oooh the ad before the video is an ad for Moonlight! And I'm not skipping it!
WOW! I just knew about this film the other day and didn´t thnink it was going to be especially good at all. Turns out it´s getting phenomenal reviews everywhere. I´m truly surprised. Janelle Monae, who I love as a musician, is also in this. I can´t wait.
This is like Mad Max: Fury Road of 2016!
Just rewatched this after seeing the film, and wow, even after the hypetrain I was swept away in it. Whats funny is this time I noticed Ben got talked into raising his score (again)!
I don't know if I liked the lobster or not it was just so haunting. It felt almost like a short film conceptually.
Matt, please grow back your goatee. Your clean shaved face is making me take you seriously and it's bumming me out.
I thought it was a little slow but very satisfying by the end. It kinda kept me on the edge of me seat thinking something big was gonna happen. It was a lil more sedate than that tho.
It's hilarious because this film is apparently nearly perfect yet all these homophobes in the comments are saying it's shit even though they probably haven't even watched it i just
Pixel Minty How do you know if they've seen it or not, are psychic?
As I said "PROBABLY HAVEN'T"
Was Ben on his phone the whole time?
Great performances, great directing. Still boring as fuck though. I'm just not the demo.
What's the demo?
I'm a fair movie reviewer and these critics are over-rating this movie just like they did Fruitville Station. I guess they have to find a way to give black people some kind of reward. The movie wasn't bad, but it wasn't something I found to be fascinating. Of course, the film went to the stereotypical poor black kid with a drug addict mother, but takes a turn when he finds out he's gay. I'm sorry, but the film is over-rated. Omar Little in "The Wire" was gay and that character owned it. I don't think you're missing out if you don't see this movie. Before those scream at me screaming racist I loved 12 Years a Slave, Coming to America, and Friday and all those films were black movies.
Phuck Ewe opinions, man. I personally loved the film. But that's the beauty of art. It's completely in the eye of the beholder. I completely understand where all the love for this film is coming from. But I do hear what you're saying. I'm in the troupe that thought Fruitvale Station was a little overhyped.
mahershala alis voice also adds to his performances, its fucking amazing.
Movie was alright.. definitely doesn't live up to the hype.. i found a some problems with the film..the circling/shaky camerawork was annoying.. very slow pacing... some important characters the movie just left them to dry.. did not care for the actor who played the 3rd Chiron.. didn't look nothing like him and the feeling wasnt there like it was with the first two Chirons... overall it left me feeling that i wanted more... B- movie
I hated this film .. the only good thing about this film is Mahershala Ali
I just watched it and was terribly let down. Everything about this film felt weak - the interactions, the screenplay, the camera work - ugh. It felt like it was made by a college student or an amateur filmmaker. I love the idea for the story but there wasn't enough 'oomph' to the screenplay. There were times where I felt like certain scenes should've had more attention given to them or lingered on a bit longer, particularly involving Mahershala Ali who I have no idea why his performance was nominated as he was barely in the film and his one 'big scene' could've been done by anyone - ultimately his character needed more screen time for me. Naomie Harris was very good though I'll say that and the middle section of the film was the strongest point. It just felt like this powerful coming of age story about a young gay black man growing up in a world dominated by toxic masculinity and insecurity could've had more going for it. It's a mediocre film but by no means a best picture contender in my mind. Very rarely do I say that a film isn't long enough but this just felt too short - I wanted more. The filmmaker seemed to want to give this film a Terrence Malick existential treatment but ultimately it felt hacky and focused too much on visuals and not enough on script.
I just discovered this movie today. It’s perfect in every way. Very touching. It took me back to my past of growing up In the housing projects, in NJ, during the crack era. This movie is amazing!
Thee best movie I have seen in a very long time. The three Chiron should have been given a oscar. please watch this movie people!
every actor in this film as well as writers, I take my hat off to you. GREAT FILM! the best movie I've seen in years
Who's the guy on the far right? They're bringing in complete strangers now?
You don't know who Ben is?! How long have you been watching?
KCViking I was making a bit of a joke, about how rare it is for us to see Ben on the show at all. Lots of people offer up reasons for why he isn't there more than half the time, but the truth is he's more of a stranger to the show than anything else.
Gangrel Aussie Sometimes it's difficult to know when someone is joking or when they're being serious.
KCViking No doubt, :) The british are especially screwed on the netz, dry humor and all that, LOL.
I mean who cares. That dude was just one his phone the whole first 5 minutes before saying anything. Like what the fuck? Does anyone else think that looked awkward and rude
Too many unfilled gaps in the story. It just skims over years and decades, making it hard for me to feel engrossed for very long. Good/great performances, but the story telling could have been much better.
9.3? Seriously Ben! Well, to each their own. I thought it was a phenomenal film.
Meh, I thought it was overrated... I hear everything you say and I don't disagree but it just didn't move me in the same way.
Who's that guy that looks like Matt but without a beard?
Missed the few days it was playing in my area a month ago & SO psyched that it's back for a few more showings. Looking forward to seeing it tonight!
As a 12-13 year old kid, one of the neighborhood bad boys seduced me. He made me take off my clothes and we had non-intercourse, heavy petting sex for well over 2 hours. It led to us having sex EVERYDAY, I Mean, EVERYDAY for 2 1/2 years. He was older. And then one day he stopped and pursued his heterosexual nature, with my first cousin, no less. It remains the most erotic experience I had in puberty and beyond. There is a lot more sexual experiences between boys than most would ever cop to.
Bochanable That sounds pretty hot tbh
Bochanable Jesus crisis dude that's sounds like a novela😂😂
He's not straight, clearly. Bisexual people are a real thing. :-p
HOLY WHOA MATT SHAVED!!!
Right? I almost didn't recognize it.
This movie broke me. It is so beautiful and so heartbreaking in such a subtle understated way. I can’t believe I took so long to see it. Masterpiece I don’t think does justice to it; it’sof this world yet so transcendent
if you're going to review a movie learn how to say the main characters name
Why is it that some are downplayed but others are not? They laugh at us while we have strength and wisdom
*Best Picture Winner Moonlight
it was such a great movie i drove 3 hours to Atlanta to see this wonderful work of art.
I'm glad this movie didn't have an ending that was a message. Pretty much all up to you, I personally think Black would eventually see that Kevin is right. Stop his hood fuckery and settle down with Kevin and make a life together.
Just rewatched Moonlight for the second time. It is a perfect film. Magnificent.
Matt looks 10 years younger, i didn't recognise him at first! Looking foward to see this movie.
awesome......
I wonder if this movie would've received the same acclaim if it was about a STRAIGHT black man growing up in hardship.
A big part of the plot is him getting bullied for being gay, so it wouldn't make any sense if you had him being bullied for being straight instead
The Prince like the same exact movie except he isn't gay? Well then that would be a totally different movie in istelf. Who knows if that movie would've been as well crafted and well recieved. Him being gay is a big part of the movie. Being different and an outsider. It's a different story. It wouldn't have the same impact.
Na only cuz they promoting that bs #BlackStraightLove
Man, we'll just never know. There's just not enough movies about straight black men to compare it to! Hopefully someone will eventually make a movie about a straight man growing up in hardship... Golly gosh.
That's part of his story, his identity, as much as his race. What a weird, petty comment.
this film didn't really do much for me. It was just basically a love story where they become estranged and then reunite and make up the end.
Powerful and great project
It's a good movie but Silence is the best film of the year.
Agree
Silence of the Lambs was a 10, not this movie.
Cinematic perfection 10/10
It's so strange to hear this Matt with Matt's voice...
dang Matt looks great! like a young Mark ruffalo
Meth does that to you. He looks like Tom Arnold.
I was thinking when this movie gets a limited release, that it would release in major cities like Portland, Oregon. Now I have to wait longer to see it. :(
I want to watch this so bad but If I did I would get in trouble because my mom hates the idea of me being anything close to gay :,) and I'm just like. Mah why? I really want to watch it ugh I just don't want my family to make fun of mee.
i dont get it why this film is so great, i didnt like it all
haven't watched the review yet but let me take a guessed Alonso loves the movie?
is this movie similar to "Pariah"
It gets 4 stars out of 4 for me.I thought it was a very good film,with some fine performances from the actors.The three Chiron's were excellently brought to life.It was beautifully shot,and has a very intimate tone which I really appreciated.Being a black gay guy myself it really hit home on some points.The one thing I was just a bit disappointed with was the ending.I would like to have seen more physical intimacy between the adult Chiron and his friend.(Done in a tasteful way of course) I appreciate the subtlely of their connection at the end but considering all that Chiron and Kevin went through I think it would have been a more satisfying conclusion to see that as adults they could both finally be who they truly are.I'm not sure if the actors were uncomfortable with taking their connection further or the writers directors etc but I felt that perhaps they played it a bit safe.All that being said It's still a great groundbreaking movie which I'd highly recommend.
the one guy really can't pronounce chiron omg
Loved it, you're right about the mastery of it sneaking up on you.
I know many have not enjoyed your discussions which are not Reviews, but I have.
I am not in my ordinary City-Environment, but I would love these nonetheless. {They relax me.} I honestly hope you continue this. 🌹Alonso, Matt, Christy, Ben, Quickly: Now Films are Available on You Tube! Will you discuss?
Ben, you all might want to Play Password with 🎥 Movies, rather than the major section of The 10,000 Pyramid.
Both are fun word games I played in Grammar School, but Password is better. Thankful to Elizabeth Montgomery
for her Exceptional Narration to “The Panama Deception”.
Just watched it. It was amazing! I'm actually thinking about seeing it again.
Matt lost a TON of weight!
Wow, I don't think it's just the beard Matt looks like he lost a to of weight.
Also go younger and more ethnic.
I think it falls apart in the last act.
That's what people keep missing. Actors in the first two parts save this film but terrible ending.
It's not awful but it plays out more like a prologue than a finale. Which would be fine, but it's like 40 minutes long in a 1 hour 45 movie, that's a fucking long prologue
Paulie Walnuts it doesn't watch it again at first I thought the same thing but I've seen it three times now and all of it is amazing
Robin Drake Actually here's a new take. In Act 3 Chiron is now selling drugs. This means that the character is completely oblivious that the act of selling drugs is also ruining another person's childhood in the same manner drugs ruined his. Also on that subject, in all likelihood his mentor Juan also likely died because of that profession, but it was not disclosed on how he died. So selling drugs is also something his mentor would've likely not have condoned Chiron doing as an adult. I understand they wanted to show masculinity but from a psychological standpoint it's a huge flaw. I'm also a victim of a parent's drug use and the abuse(verbal/physical) that followed. Which is why anyone who grew up like that and seeing Chiron do that as an adult is conflicting.