U forgot one thing in your recap in the end the media painted a picture as if he deserved to die then went on to talk about and up and coming black star basketball player to me that was a teaching moment
Man I had no idea until I did paper about it and had to use critique reviews as resources. And all any of them spoke about was the rape allegations. Completely disregarded the story
@Bonkz yep. Didn't say he wasn't. Quite aware that the women brought this to the forefront once he was up for acknowledgement right before Birth. *Thanks for your insights. My point stands.* - See plenty of people have been around after cases and with just whispers. So again... I'd think rape, a trial and a death would haut anyone just like Ted Kennedy's drive across 1bridge and Chris Brown's assault on Rihanna. #StaysWithYa even if you are working.
@Bonkz My point was made with my initial comment entry. *Sorry if it's lost on you. Maybe it's not a good fit point for you.* IDK 🤷🏿♀️ But you stay healthy and blessed🥰.
Linc made the cop call his family before putting the gun to his head. That moment was everything! Tell your family you're not coming home. Wrestle with what's coming next, only to receive the mercy you never considered showing to the CHILD who's life you took!
Im a father of two Kings...this movie had me all kinds of choked up! Also, the guy playing the young black college kid is an AMAZING actor!! This young man has a future💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Man you hit the nail right on the head with this review. The only thing I would add, is the messaging at the very end where they spin the story, make accusations about Link's "mental health" and "gang affiliation", then they moved onto sports. That sealed the movie for me.
One part you aint say Tony. The son and his friend talking about rights came from him going to the private school. He was learning about cops from a "privileged learning system" so of course they mentioned rights.
I watched the movie last night. His dad was trying so hard to warn him and the other young man that what our rights are in theory and on paper are not the same as how they are applied in real life. As was stated, those laws and rights were not written with people of color in mind. This is why the police and most lay people don't take us seriously or dismiss us when we assert them.
Hey Tony, I know this doesn’t matter but the reviews (IMDB was around average and Rotten Tomatoes/Indy Wire had it trash) AND what was frustrating was the reviews and what those ✌🏾critics✌🏾wrote about it. I think people are using some things against him AND want to be ignorant like the movie was forcing something. It’s good to know you really enjoyed it because it was outstanding.!
Dude I loved that movie, I love the fact that it a story from number of different points of view. It told the cops,inmates, grieving family, impartial people. Everyone
Man that ending got me pretty good. I knew what was going to happen but... yeah. Haven't cried in a movie since the first time I seen Man on Fire with Denzel Washington. Easily a 5⭐
Just wanted to say that I love the new format of the reviews. And it feels like you're having a conversation directly with me on your review and how you interpreted (which I think is better than the review) the movie. Keep it up and look forward to many more. Also now I definitely need to see this movie.
Thank u so much for this. Very powerful movie. I feel like someone somewhere is hating on Nate Parker. Dude is a great actor and awesome director with foresight and vision for the art of theator.
I can tell Tony had just watched this movie because I just watched I see it in his demeanor and in his tone Tony felt just like me I appreciate for keeping it professional 💯
Just watched the film, this was a very deep. This was just heart breaking, I had to pause the movie at points. The film is thought provoking, powerful, great actors and a must see.
3/5 🎷 for me. Definitely teared up watching it. The dialog is definitely relevant, there's no mistaking what the message is, the fact that he didn't kill the cop but still gets killed in the end is symbolic of what post slavery life is like for African Americans today: the whole idea the you don't want revenge after all the atrocities done to your race for 400 years, yet you're still killed. However, the court room scenario made it a bit corny for me. But again the message was clear!
There has been 1001 WW2 movies of all different angles so nah, these things needs to be created and a reminder. At least those movies can display that changes has happened post war, movies like these are a real life to be continued....
Salute to Nate Parker for this movie and Birth of America. Both amazing films. American skin was long overdue. Glad he actually had the nerve to make a film like this. Definitely money well spent.
Movie started off good, but he shoulda went through with it all. He got made an example for simply orchestrating the mock court scene and taking over the station.
My biggest issue with these types of movies are the endings. When do we ever get to walk off ALIVE into the sunset?!? I don't have the emotional bandwidth to keep continually seeing images of Black people dying after attempting to extract justified justice. As contrary and unrealistic in this current culture as it might be, I want more happy endings at the conclusions of Black movies. Anything else confirms the narrative that we are expendable...
That movie is, powerful...bruh, POW-ER-FUL. This movie is life imitating art. This is well done master acting by all involved. I don't have a bad word to say about this film. But I'm also biased, cause, "I'm rooting for everybody that's Black."
@@justicejoycetv : Right. In the same way we can't make any music talking about killing white people or Jews....yet there isn't any issues with music about black men killing other black men.
Tony didn't bring up the real reason behind Birth of a Nation because it would be a distraction and he wanted to focus on American Skin. He didn't have to say a word about it, he knew yall would bring it up.
I just finished this movie and I loved and hated it lol. I only hated it because of the ending, even though the ending wasn’t bad, just hate how it made me feel, but damn was the movie powerful.
Hey, Tony! Why do you think it's getting panned by the critics? Is it because they don't get it because many of them are not black? I would hope it wouldn't be that simplistic but maybe because of Nate's tarnished reputation as well.
U forgot one thing in your recap in the end the media painted a picture as if he deserved to die then went on to talk about and up and coming black star basketball player to me that was a teaching moment
This movie was IT! Nate is putting his MF’n STAMP on the industry! 💯💪🏾💪🏾
Anybody notice the duality of His name "Lincoln" "Jefferson" and how those President's ideals were different yet the same?
Fam I straight up missed that
Oh, I didn't notice
@@samuellillard7545 Nate Parker needs more credit lol
Old rape allegations kept the movie, “Birth of A Nation”, from growing.
Man I had no idea until I did paper about it and had to use critique reviews as resources. And all any of them spoke about was the rape allegations. Completely disregarded the story
It was an entire case and *a suicide. Anyone else think* such an entire case & suicide would impact any movie?
@Bonkz yep. Didn't say he wasn't. Quite aware that the women brought this to the forefront once he was up for acknowledgement right before Birth.
*Thanks for your insights. My point stands.*
- See plenty of people have been around after cases and with just whispers. So again... I'd think rape, a trial and a death would haut anyone just like Ted Kennedy's drive across 1bridge and Chris Brown's assault on Rihanna. #StaysWithYa even if you are working.
@Bonkz My point was made with my initial comment entry. *Sorry if it's lost on you. Maybe it's not a good fit point for you.* IDK 🤷🏿♀️ But you stay healthy and blessed🥰.
@Bonkz *Be blessed. Lesser Stressed.*
Linc made the cop call his family before putting the gun to his head. That moment was everything! Tell your family you're not coming home. Wrestle with what's coming next, only to receive the mercy you never considered showing to the CHILD who's life you took!
Listen when he said " How fast was I going?" I was like I bet he never clocked his speed! and the whole speed bump!! Yo! Outstanding movie!
I felt like i saw the movie with how Tony just described everything
Im a father of two Kings...this movie had me all kinds of choked up! Also, the guy playing the young black college kid is an AMAZING actor!! This young man has a future💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
This movie was intense for all the right reasons, great watch y’all
January movies came out swinging for the fences ✊🏾👑❤️🖤💚
"The Little Things" up next? Please and Thanks!
I am waiting for this
The Little Things was a disappointment imo. Had potential, bad ending..
Ending made me think 🤔
🗑️ movie
Man you hit the nail right on the head with this review.
The only thing I would add, is the messaging at the very end where they spin the story, make accusations about Link's "mental health" and "gang affiliation", then they moved onto sports. That sealed the movie for me.
One part you aint say Tony. The son and his friend talking about rights came from him going to the private school. He was learning about cops from a "privileged learning system" so of course they mentioned rights.
which is ofc what got him killed
I watched the movie last night. His dad was trying so hard to warn him and the other young man that what our rights are in theory and on paper are not the same as how they are applied in real life. As was stated, those laws and rights were not written with people of color in mind. This is why the police and most lay people don't take us seriously or dismiss us when we assert them.
I purchased the movie so I can share it with others. It took me some time to get rid of my anger. American Skin hit a tender spot in my heart.
"The best films of the year" 🤣🤣🤣 (after watching that last review) I cracked up!
My eyeballs was juicy- Tony 2021 😂
Juicy & Jigglin
Hey Tony, I know this doesn’t matter but the reviews (IMDB was around average and Rotten Tomatoes/Indy Wire had it trash) AND what was frustrating was the reviews and what those ✌🏾critics✌🏾wrote about it. I think people are using some things against him AND want to be ignorant like the movie was forcing something. It’s good to know you really enjoyed it because it was outstanding.!
Man I’m just now seeing this review even though it’s been up for a year. Seeing tony talk about his kids made my eyeballs sweaty. RIP cerain man
Dude I loved that movie, I love the fact that it a story from number of different points of view. It told the cops,inmates, grieving family, impartial people. Everyone
Man that ending got me pretty good. I knew what was going to happen but... yeah. Haven't cried in a movie since the first time I seen Man on Fire with Denzel Washington. Easily a 5⭐
Just wanted to say that I love the new format of the reviews. And it feels like you're having a conversation directly with me on your review and how you interpreted (which I think is better than the review) the movie. Keep it up and look forward to many more. Also now I definitely need to see this movie.
Did I hear Tony fumble at the beginning? I could've sworn he said re-birth of a nation initially.
Aww he did fam 😤😩🙃
See the first one and you'll see why he said that🤯👀
I was surprised as hell at HOW he got shot. I mean Denzel survived and did jail time
Thank u so much for this. Very powerful movie. I feel like someone somewhere is hating on Nate Parker. Dude is a great actor and awesome director with foresight and vision for the art of theator.
I can tell Tony had just watched this movie because I just watched I see it in his demeanor and in his tone Tony felt just like me I appreciate for keeping it professional 💯
This is the review movie review channel that I go to! You GOTTA REVIEW judas and the black messiah!
movie was great
This movie hit you over the head with its message so much I got a concussion lol.
The Birth Of a Nation was Great! Eyeball on the Treadmill !! 😂😂 WOW... 2 5's back to back... Unheard Of..
I've been waiting for this one.. Pressing Play Now!
Hey Tony. I work a lot... I really rely on you to keep me aware of films. Thanks sir.
Can't wait to watch tonight. Sounds like a mix between John Q and Queen and Slim with a sprinkle of The Hate U Give
Two "Fives" in a row, damn Tony, I'll have to check this movie out!
This movie was OUTSTANDING!!!
Great Review!!! I gotta know where you got that Sade sweater though, shit is dope
The review that we wanted 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lord, gonna be hard to watch this but I think I will.
You should, I did and it was tough but it's worth it.
Just watched the film, this was a very deep. This was just heart breaking, I had to pause the movie at points. The film is thought provoking, powerful, great actors and a must see.
3/5 🎷 for me. Definitely teared up watching it. The dialog is definitely relevant, there's no mistaking what the message is, the fact that he didn't kill the cop but still gets killed in the end is symbolic of what post slavery life is like for African Americans today: the whole idea the you don't want revenge after all the atrocities done to your race for 400 years, yet you're still killed. However, the court room scenario made it a bit corny for me. But again the message was clear!
Great movie review and I enjoyed it and I'm going to watch it and have a blessed day
I understood the message, but that message has been sent 1000 times. It's time to send a different one 😉
There has been 1001 WW2 movies of all different angles so nah, these things needs to be created and a reminder. At least those movies can display that changes has happened post war, movies like these are a real life to be continued....
The message should be redelivered as much as necessary until it's no longer a reality.
No, we gone focus on this one.
@@MoesArt1986 Did some police die in the movie as retaliation? Cuz that’s the message that needs to be sent
I was all emotional from this review and I haven't seen the movie lol. Good shit Tony👏
That shirt is fire and so was the movie. I hope Mr. Parker does a movie on Denmark Vesey next.
The movie made me cry. Bravo to Nate Parker 👏 🙌 👍
That Sade sweatshirt... I see you. That's what we doin in these streets?
I’m glad you separate the review and recap. It low key annoys me when other “reviewers” just end up recapping the movie.
I was waiting on u to do this. Thank you Tony
Salute to Nate Parker for this movie and Birth of America. Both amazing films. American skin was long overdue. Glad he actually had the nerve to make a film like this. Definitely money well spent.
Great acting, did not expect the ending!!!
Yoooooooo! that Sade jersey on point.....!
Movie started off good, but he shoulda went through with it all. He got made an example for simply orchestrating the mock court scene and taking over the station.
Thanks Tony!
I expected 4 at best. *Tony really liked this.* 😮
I been waiting on this review... the only part that mad me mad was the Spanish part because I didn’t know what he was saying besides that Great movie
I really wanted to know what he said, whatever he said made the really mad
Riight! I tried subtitles thinking it would present itself but.....
Learn Spanish lol
I love the recaps, keep em coming Tone
Best movie reviewer on the planet.🤷🏽♂️
Excellent movie..thank you for the review. Its a must see!
Incredible film had to watch it after your review!
I gotta watch this joint asap 💪🏾
My biggest issue with these types of movies are the endings. When do we ever get to walk off ALIVE into the sunset?!? I don't have the emotional bandwidth to keep continually seeing images of Black people dying after attempting to extract justified justice. As contrary and unrealistic in this current culture as it might be, I want more happy endings at the conclusions of Black movies. Anything else confirms the narrative that we are expendable...
I told my friend after the movie how i was tired of the realistic endings 🤦🏽♂️
I found this review through rotten tomatoes. Man Tony Baker is doing it big.
Great review Tony!!
That movie is, powerful...bruh, POW-ER-FUL. This movie is life imitating art. This is well done master acting by all involved. I don't have a bad word to say about this film. But I'm also biased, cause, "I'm rooting for everybody that's Black."
The only thing I didn’t like they didn’t fuck up any cops
The industry would have defunded this movie if any police were executed.....definitely indieville if there’s truth in it.
Yeah. They couldn't do such. We never can. 🤷🏿♀️
💯💯
@@justicejoycetv : Right. In the same way we can't make any music talking about killing white people or Jews....yet there isn't any issues with music about black men killing other black men.
Nate Parker is like Denzel on feeling raw emotions
Remember the inmate who stole the officer had reason. That same officer beat him up, that’s why the inmate had a black eye.
Been waiting for this!!!! I loved this movie!!!
Judas and the black messiah needs to be the next review. They showed the truth about the Black Panthers.
I really liked this movie. I thought it was an angry black film but it well done. great topics and acting all around.
The best movie I've seen hands down.
Yo! I was going to watch your video but then watched the actual movie first
Great review, I felt the emotion thru the review 💯💯💯
That dude that ran up on the cop was beat up. That cop beat him up
Tony didn't bring up the real reason behind Birth of a Nation because it would be a distraction and he wanted to focus on American Skin. He didn't have to say a word about it, he knew yall would bring it up.
Covering this on my next podcast episode
Toni u know what let's go a top 5 heaviest movies like this. Ill like to know your thoughts
I just finished this movie and I loved and hated it lol. I only hated it because of the ending, even though the ending wasn’t bad, just hate how it made me feel, but damn was the movie powerful.
Not gonna hold you. I bought this movie based on your recommendation.
Great review!
It was really good. Only for people that got a heart I agree with the 5 stars .
Anybody catch the Malcolm X homage when Link looked out the window?
Yep! That image was from when the whiteys threw a molotov in his window with his wife and kids and he was on watch. Lol My FAVORITE image by far.
I feel like the movie that did this better was John Q with Denzel
Not the same
The Sade shirt ...God rest her Soul lol 😂
I CANT BELIEVE TONY BAKER REVIEWED OUR MOVIE MY NAME IS KRISTOFER SYKES I PLAY THE MUSLIM INMATE JALAL MAHAD
We need more movies like this🤭🤭
This movie made me feel so much I ain't want to feel i was mad talking to the TV Great movie though
Just watched it! Powerful film!✊🏾
I told EVERYBODY about this movie. Honestly 1st heard about it from the daddy issues. Definitely going to buy it!
WhY would he make a movie where he does not kill the cop?
Exactly movie was trash. We so docile that's why we get picked over. He should of shot everyone in the station. That's the American way
@@shawright1 i would have respected it if he was going to die in The movie no matter what, have him die after killing the cop.
@@shawright1 The American Way😂💯
Get out of ur false hood mentally and enjoy the art/ message! Damn
@@combsjboyvirgo if your replying to me. Im not from the hood.
that Sade shirt is dope
Love the sweatshirt!
Ain’t nobody die but the teen???...I’ll pass bro no dead cops I won’t watch🤣
IM IN THIS MOVIE !!!!! This is amazing !!!!
Very intense and I was here for it all....
Thank you for this asked for the review on your Wandavision video
#salutetone
Thank you 🙌🏾 because I’m not about that life 😆🍞🎥❤️
Can’t wait to see it
Hey, Tony! Why do you think it's getting panned by the critics? Is it because they don't get it because many of them are not black? I would hope it wouldn't be that simplistic but maybe because of Nate's tarnished reputation as well.
Enjoyed the movie dialogue but why can’t we ever get any satisfaction “Django Unchained” style??
Great movie imho! Nate Parker and the whole cast did amazing 🙌🏾 so sad, water works 😭