Finally...the critically acclaimed film Moonlight, written and
directed by a fairly newcomer Barry Jenkins. This film had me intrigued from
the release of its first trailer.
You ever see a trailer for a movie that feels like poetry? Like everything is in
sync and flows. This is what this trailer did for me. I loved that the trailer
gave you just a taste of the story, but nothing that gave it all away. I also
fell for the theatrical poster, which I would hang on my wall as art...it is a
simple and beautiful piece of work. I knew I had to see this film in theaters.
Everyone had the same idea this weekend. As a limited release, this film was
only showing in 2 theaters and was sold out...Yaaaassssss! Once I saw this I
purchased my ticket for a 10am show the next morning.
This movie was
well worth me waking up at the crack of dawn and commuting just so I could make
my showtime. This movie was everything. It was a work of art that is hard to
put in words, but definitely something that needs to be experienced. I loved
the way this movie was filmed, it was like poetry in motion. The cinematography
heightened the story. It's crazy because the movie wasn't filled with a great
deal of verbal dialogue, but delicate moments of body expressions. The musical score
was also a masterpiece and injected life into every scene. I was very pleased
with all performances, especially newcomer Trevante Rhodes, who plays the adult
of the boy's story the story surrounds. The emotion that goes into a role like
this and the remarkable way he pulled it off...wow. This young man is
definitely one to watch.
It warms my soul
to see movies like these, with original stories and great direction, acting,
and cinematography, living up to all the hype placed behind it. This movie will
hit an emotional cord that will have you thinking about this movie even after
leaving the theater...A Must See...A+
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