Moonlight | Movie Review
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- This is probably the most powerful film I’ve seen this year. Here is my review for the movie Moonlight which is directed by Barry Jenkins and features an Oscar worthy performance by Mahershala Ali .
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I see your "wow" and raise you one "wow." Saw it Friday night and if I try to describe it, I will certainly fail. Few films in my lifetime force me to talk about it for hours and days and weeks after. This film can't leave my mind.
I trust when you praise a film this much because you're very critical. I'll definitely check this out
woot! being critical has finally paid off! lol but seriously, it is a wonderful beautiful film.
You're awesome
I don't think she's critical. She's objective and thoughtful.
Moonlight won BestPicture. #Oscar2017
This film has a different impact on me every time i see it. First time i saw it...i was hypnotized by it, second time i saw it i was floored by its technical mastery...the third time i saw it...it gutted me, it reduced me to floods of tears. It still continues to affect me when i watch it...its an absolutely brilliant film👌🎬
Great Review! Agreed!!!! This movie is truly extraordinary.. Art at its finest.. If any movie ever truly deserved five stars, it's this one. I saw this film a week ago, I still have not recovered from it.., and for the record, I'm a heterosexual black male.., and I thought this movie was, for lack of any other better word I can think of..., Beautiful!!! It's a human story, this not a movie about sexuality...
I thought Andre Holland was brilliant. Surprised his name wasn't thrown in the hat for nominations.
Just watched the movie yesterday and you called it 4 months ago. "Juan" not only got an Oscar nod, he won. I thought ALL of the acting was phenomenal in this movie, as you mentioned. Although I was extremely happy for Ali, and the movie for winning, other than Noemie, (Chiron's mom) if I had to choose one person from the film to give the nod to I would have chosen the teen Chiron. The look in his eyes made me feel so sad for him from when he was being bullied to when he was being treated badly by his mother, he made me feel like a helpless bystander who wanted to help but couldn't. His acting was outstanding! The Chiron character moved me to tears the most during act 2. Adult Chiron would have been a very close second choice, for me. With his facial expressions, he said so much without saying anything. He was so darn incredible! Trevante Rhodes was the only actor I was familiar with before this movie. I had seen him before (in a Tyler Perry show) so I was so proud of him. But overall, I'm so happy for every involved and I'm ecstatic this movie won best picture. And much kudos to you for giving an awesome review.
i just wanted to give teen chiron a hug! the vulnerability in his eyes reduced me to tears
"Almost brought me to tears" I completely lost my shit in that scene. Truly phenomenal.
What I remember most about this movie is the cinematography. So lush.
@Alachia Queen
Thank you for your review. I watched it and loved it. I'm so glad to see homosexuality and homophobia being addressed in the black community.
But it's definitely much more than that. It addresses bullying, coming of age and finding oneself in life....something we can all relate to.
You're a really good film reviewer. Very well explained and so detailed. You've made me a humbled fan.
Good movie review, I definitely agree with everything you mentioned. Let me just add that Janelle Monáe's performance as Teresa was also outstanding. This is her first role in a movie and she did an incredible job!
Cotton Mouth baby! Sounds like a good movie, funny I have not seen it hit any theaters around here yet, but will keep my eyes peeled! It sounds great! I really like Alli in Luke Cage, can't remember seeing him in anything else, so I look forward to seeing his continued good work! Thanks for the review Alachia! :D
Trinidad Claussen he's amazing in House of Cards. Check it out!
dayswithsun Do you mean Mashala Alli? He was great in the movie and Luke Cage.
Finally saw Moonlight and it was very emotional. I loved it. Definitely relatable.
Theatre?
The Sneaky Owl yeah I saw it in the theatre.
Enrico Anotde They aren't showing this Movie in China Macau :( I wish I could contribute to its Box Office :( Oh and no internet links
The final scene is really powerful as its said it?
They overlooked Beast of no Nation, it won't be a surprise if they overlook this too sadly...great review.
some have speculated that beast of no nation was snubbed a lot for being a netflx release. even though the film was fantastic
Yeah I think that's what it is. It doesn't represent established media, so new media is going to have a hard time breaking through.
nah fam
Just saw this film. this one caught me off-guard, and I'm still unpacking. I am not one for hyperbole, but I was truly captivated. Great review, thank you.
+maakusensei it took me awhile too. The memory of the motions that young Chiron went through were very moving. I didn't even mention the scene were he takes a bath. Really small scene but perfect in capturing a small moment... Him just boiling the water and going through the motions. I love it when film makers just show every day things like that
You spoke with such graceful intelligence in this review. I am curious to see it now.
your excitement and description is contagious I have to find this movie now. Great work
Great review! I just saw it and I feel like I've had the wind knocked out of me. Films like this don't come around often and it'll stay with me. I agree with you on all points: A+
It was just so real and raw and I connected with the main character
This wasn't on my radar at all, thanks for recommending it!
TOTALLY late on this, but I think your review was the most spot on I've seen so far. Just a couple of things that I think might make people appreciate the film even more that I haven't seen discussed yet...
1. Drug Dealers/gang members (especially "OG's") tend to be very nuanced individuals. They do terrible things, but often are capable of doing tremendous good as well. In fact they often see their "vocation" as a means to an end. Stanley "Tookie" Williams (a founding member of the "CRIPS") is a good example, but he is not at all unusual. He never tried to deny or make excuses for the fact that he did some terrible things, but what a lot of folks don't realize is that he also made sure the kids in his community were fed, had a safe place to play and books to read and he strongly encouraged kids to stay in school. He was continuing his work even while on death row, which is why (as some of you may remember) there was worldwide protest over his execution -- including in Arnold Schwarzenneger's home country of Austria where Schwarzenneger's name was removed from a sports complex and there was even a petition to rename the complex after Williams. They are often very highly regarded in the community and see themselves as guardians, mentors and protectors in the community. Understanding that background made the moment when Juan was confronted with the impact of his actions all the more impactful for me and it made me connect more with the devastation his character must have felt.
2. I had the strangest feeling at the very last shot of the film because I understood from a healing perspective what was happening. I don't think I've ever felt this way before, but I felt like balling my eyes out and standing up and cheering at the same time. I think it is because I have a counseling background and the film did an incredible job of capturing the essence of inner child healing. Throughout the film, Chiron had a hard time accepting love. He didn't quite know how to react when Juan and Teresa showed him love and unconditional regard. Even as an adult he was still quiet, shy and somewhat unsure of himself. When he finally allowed himself to receive love at the end of the film I was SO incredibly moved by the way the director cut the scene (he really should have won "Best Director"). The director didn't hang too long on "Black" and Kevin, but instead quickly cut to young Chiron (the wounded child that was still lingering inside of "Black") on the beach -- but when the child looks back he appears a little brighter and on his way to becoming whole again. The child within him is healing. I'm tearing up even as I write this, but when the child looks back I also felt like cheering for him, "You made it, kid! You're going to be alright!" It was truly one of the most beautiful and moving things I've ever seen on film.
The second point is the main issue I had with the film "Precious" (and why I deeply appreciated "Moonlight"). "Precious" was a good film, but I think it would have been much more valuable if we had gotten to see how she healed. The film was basically just...a bunch of horrible things happen to this young woman...the end. If people connect to the character than it's doubly important that people be shown the process of how she got through it. In that sense, "Moonlight" was everything "Precious" wasn't.
First time watching. Very articulate review. Glad I watched.
Hey Alachia. I just watched this video. It's the first review I've ever watched of yours. I was so impressed by how articulate you are and by a whole bunch of other stuff that I subscribed immediately. Keep up the good work!
This was a really great review!!!! I feel a lot of the same ways you do. When described being drowned by the silence or the slow head nods and then how you could catch breath again by an action scene, that was spot on!
The tremble in your voice at the TOP made me cry, instantly. Great review!!!!
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Just was going to say the same thing
This film sounds fantastic! It looks like it's opening in a few theatres in my area this weekend, so I'll definitely have to go see it. Wasn't even on my radar until a few weeks ago - I've seen zero advertising for it, sadly.
I had to come back here to say that because of this review I went to the movies. I even went to watch it again. Totally agree with your reviews from here on. I also want to add that people compare Moonlight to Boyhood, others talk about race issues and LGBT community struggle. I didn't see none of that. I think it had much more in common with films like Sue(1997), House of Sand and Fog, Mother and Child(2009), and other movies where the protagonist is mega introverted and struggles with unbearable loneliness. This is one of those films about the others, those who didn't find their tribe/group yet, and may never find it... One of the actors said something like that in an interview and it stuck in my head...
Definitely best film of 2016 although "Hell or High Water" is a close contender. This movie moved me in so many ways and deserves recognition this awards season.
I love the way you dissect the details and our explanations etc, truly eye opening.
Thanks for your intelligent and sensitive observations. I was overwhelmed by it also.
The most detailed, heartfelt & honest review of this AMAZING film I've seen or read. You call out uniquely aspects which make the films themes timeless and universal, girl. Thank you! And everyone out there who hasn't: see this movie! It will change lives, perhaps yours.
Love your review. As with Loving this film gets a lot of it's power and impact because of understated and subtle acting. Of course Harris' performance requires some dramatic highs and lows, but overall this cast does an amazing job conveying conflict and longing with their eyes, especially in those final scenes. Love your channel.
+Juan Valenzuela thank you. Yeah, the final seasons...zomg with the quiet looks into the camera and then the reflection back to him as a young boy on the beach...
Absolutely Marvelous review! I will check out your others. Happy New Year!
The director said he had chopped and screwed orchestra music
that makes sense. there were times where he used an absolute mixture of so many sounds to inundate the audience with an unsettling feeling. it worked really well.
Alachia Queen I can't wait till it comes out next month. If it's really that good, I'll probably watch it more than once
You called it!!
so happy it won!!
Thank you so much for bringing this film to my attention, in this thoughtful and articulate review. Honestly, this is the first time I've even heard of it, but your eloquent review has made this a must see for me.
I'm so glad you will check it out. I know it's not going to reach a wide range of audience but I hope everyone who might be interested gets to see this film in theaters. It's so beautiful.
Amazing Review 🙏🏼
Black & his mom rehab scene had me holding back tears
thanks.
I thought Trevante Rhodes should have won for best supporting actor.
Let me just say you're an excellent reviewer. You explained everything perfectly. Subbed.
"That's what you call a good film. That's what you call a very good film."
Strongly disagree, this is what you call a GREAT film!
Great review Alachia have you done a Lume Cage review yet?
I have... it''s not very favorable though...
+Alachia Queen Ok
you're fantastic thank you for the review, I will go see it.
Awesome review. I saw the movie when it first came out, and I agree with your comments. Spot on.
As I said on FB, really looking forward to watching this movie, even more now that I've watched your review.
Haha, I see Galactus has taken over the desk. Beware the hunger of The Seeder of Worlds!!!
such a great review
GREAT Review...
This is a perfect review of this film.
Just watched the movie, I'm loving this review!
Great review
Young lady. Awesome review.
Do u know when it will be released in Europe? I really wanna see it :(
+A La wide release date is November 4th so check for then
John Kassavetis needs to move to Texas, its the best state in the country because its the state least like the Pacific States.
hi Alachia, love your show!!! can you do a movie review on SUPER? directed by James Gunn. it was made in Austin, Texas.
omg. I loved Super!!
Amazing review. I agree.
That was an amazing review. I also enjoyed the film, immensely. Thanks for that, Queen!
Moonlight is such an amazing but depressing movie. As a heterosexual black young man myself born in 1998 from Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia with healthy positive masculinity I absolutely have no problem if boys and men around the world want to show their emotions because we are human beings with emotional feelings. Being bisexual and being homosexual does not make you less of a man & there are bisexual plus homosexual teenage boys & men who are masculine around the world. We males really need to show empathy for boys and men & listen to how they feel inside instead of mocking them & rejecting them by claiming that they are not manly or masculine enough because that is called bullying & it is a dangerous game. What is a man? He is a human male adult enough said men do not have to prove their manhood because that is a huge lie made up by old school gender activist bigots. As a mature young man myself plus other men around the world we do not have to prove our masculinity because that is just machismo not masculinity, so to all my fellow brothers out there just be a compassionate mature gentleman that is it end of story. To all my fellow human brothers and sisters around the world always remember be genuine & take care of one another.
My reaction was just like yours after I watched this movie !
wow! as a first time watcher, this was amazing. sub
liked this review so much more. i hated your handmaiden review
so much that i clicked on this one just to hate watch. very detailed and clearly states why you loved the film so much. you should really either re do the handmaiden or review or re watch it now that you know what its about and post a second review. if you still dislike it explain why instead of just saying it was not what you expected.
Such a great movie but I was confused by the ending.
You Alachia Queen Iiked a movie wow you and comic girl 19 are tuff
Well i got to keep an eye out for this film
Really want to see this movie.
this movie is astonishing and beautiful!
Wow is right Alachia! I just got out of the show! Let me just apologise to you Alachia, I'm sorry; "I'll make you some green tea." "I don't drink that stuff!" "What do you drink?" "Water!" :D
where can i watch the movie
I believe it's a very limited release but you can check here www.fandango.com/moonlight2016_194816/movietimes
Juan's real name is pronounced Mah-her-shuh-la.
Wow!! Alachia scooped CBS; th-cam.com/video/Qvz4hT6lsvA/w-d-xo.html
watch the link for a bit more insight into the movie - so a slow roll out of the film, so most of us have to wait to see the movie! :( Be sure to keep it on your radar!!! Can't believe thats the same galfrom James Bond (Money Penny and the Pirates movie). She finnally gets to show her chops! :D
Finally managed to watch it, and really feel that the movie was OK. I disagree that its a masterpiece. My main issues with the film are the lack of character development, changing actors for each chapter, slow pacing, contrasting music choices were distracting. On the plus side, the acting was pretty good and the cinematography was well done. I get the feeling that if you have a connection to the issues it might resonate more with you, but for me I didn't feel it. The lack of development undercut bringing me into the world.
3.5 weeks, really? different, sure. 3 days work for Naomi. You bought into the hype. Blah, Blah Blah
Intersectionality is in the air - Maybe the big cheeses just couldn't say no to this film...?
Sometimes studios do go after projects so they can attempt their Oscar wins.
Wow...your cute ! I'll be back....nice review.
It was very shocking when the gayness started happening , but overall it was a solid film.
It happens everyday. Nothing shocking.
Michael Linde SJW alert
I never understood this so called "struggle for identity". How can that be a struggle ? How can you not know who you are ?
Perhaps I'm just not one who ever had a problem with that.
watch the movie
Robin Drake Not if I can help it.
Toxic-Pop "so called" like it's not real because you don't experience it...
I aM I don't think anyone has experienced it. Or if they have, it's extremely rare. Like most "identities" today they are fads. They are completely fabricated.
Toxic-Pop they are not fabricated at ALL man. my best friend came out 2 years ago and he struggled coming out in fear of judgement and opinion. he liked women as a kid, but as a teen he became attracted to men whilst still holding onto that attraction to women, so you see the conflict within? I can only imagine how frustrating and confusing that would be.
I'm sry but moonlight is overrated to me as a movie
Looks unrelentingly depressing like Precious.
PaulTurbo Thats how you know it's good! :) You can't have an Oscar shot if it is a 'happy' black film....
PaulTurbo Sounds good! I think the only commercial competion will be that Hidden Figures they plan to release small in December for Oscar consideration since Birth of a Nation stumbled...
it's not a completely tragic film.
Alachia Queen It will be completely tragic if it doesn't reach my neck of the woods. (Or should I say jungle... ;)
Alachia Queen I hope so.
I guess you proved you're not racist. Lol.
lol.. yes.. from 38 years of treating everyone no matter what race, gender, or nationality with respect. :D
+Alachia Queen respect
I hope you know I said that in relation to that guy that insinuated you were racist. ^_^
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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
The only thing about this film that was "very good" was a teacher who wouldn't take any mess in his classroom. The rest of the characters in this movie were degenerates
A degenerate drug dealer, a truly degenerate mother, a degnerate "friend" who has sex with the other dude one day and then beats him up the next. A bully who pushes people into violence on school property.
And the kid grows up to be a degenerate drug dealer.
geez, you couldn't be more judgemental if you tried. and anyway, what's with Teresa? to entertain your point of view...
it was overrated. black brokeback mountain
The only similarity is that it features gays. I guess Carol was the lesbian Brokeback Mountain?
Young black poor and gay in the ghetto... So original.. and his "mentor".. was a drug dealer by the way... .. also this is common for production companies to push this bullshit... Usually the main character isn't gay.. that's a twist.. but the Hollywood agenda to normalize gay and reinforced stereotypes is sickening... I just felt the film was so disgusting... Just my opinion...
Why is it disgusting? Because he was gay? TF?
Yes and No .. What's disgusting is this sort of constant stereotypical representation of black people in Hollywood. Being gay .. isn't what makes this film disgusting .. but when you look at film and television as a whole...Hollywood seems to be pushing a gay agenda to the black community. Which is my opinion. To each his own..
weren't you in a couple of other channels saying the same thing for this movie ?
MJF&P Wouldn't leaving the film at being black and poor in Miami also be "pushing an agenda"? Listen, your ignorance is revolting. As a feminine gay black person, I can tell you for certain that there are PLENTY of masculine gay/bi black men. To assume that because a film FINALLY features a gay undertone while maintaining a compelling narrative is "feminizing", that shows your lack of knowledge of the diverse complexities of human to human emotion and relationships. Please stop with the "pushing the gay agenda" bullshit because it's factually flawed. For EVERY film featuring an authentic LGBT relationship, there are hundreds more featuring a heterosexual relationship. If anything, gay people have every right to talk about straight people pushing a "straight agenda". Go watch the film and learn about good storytelling, cinematography, and acting.
To your first question...No. To the rest of your statements... OK. Thanks for sharing. Youre personal insults don't bother me. I didnt like the movie.. I thought the movie was disgusting...The woman I went with felt the same way. I'm sure a lot of people liked it... yaaaaaay. Lets move on with our lives.
Get real this movie sucks. Who gives a shit about trying to bring in bits of your own life. I want to be entertained not bored to death.
+Andrew Locke it's cool this movie wasn't for you. I didn't find it boring at all
your comment bored me more than any second of the movie. that's including the credits.
That movie was awful I don't know what you're talking about
this movie was propaganda!
you are propaganda
How so? And explain it logically
Moonlight is a good watch, but so overrated.