Movie #1825 ........................."Queen & Slim"

Movie #1825 "Queen & Slim" -- went to see this by myself at the theatre because I had heard good things about it , and I found it quite good.  There was a movie last year "The Hate U Give" that I would liken this to, but that was more looking at the black vs. cop issue through a teen's eyes.  This is more like "Bonnie & Clyde" and shown from an adult's point of view --- two adults, one a lawyer and the other a peaceful, normal black man on a first date with the lawyer.  What happens turns their lives --- in a moment ---- 360 degrees from where they begin.  They come across very universal, but at the tragic moment and from then on, the viewer takes a an eye-opening ride through life on what it is like to be a black couple in society --- the decisions they make and  the way they are treated covers new territory when being viewed by caucasian eyes ---- I would love to go into a classroom afterwards and discuss this film with a diverse crowd, but I can only say that everyone should be seeing this and experiencing what is experienced on a daily basis by a black member of our society.  The film has so many fine discussions, nice poignant moments, memorable lines, that any negative I have about its pacing or muddled sound in some places is minimal to the powerful themes of the film.  Highly recommend it.  4. 5 out of 5.  (the female actress was a bit stiff, but it fit the character for the most part, but he's soooo good, that I followed him through the whole film --- he pulled me into the action very easily!)


"QUEEN & SLIM"    2019   2 hours and 12 mins

A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.

Director:

 Melina Matsoukas

Writers:

 Lena Waithe (screenplay by), James Frey (story by)  | 1 more credit »

Stars:

 Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine