Post by Admin on Oct 15, 2016 17:50:36 GMT -8
TL;DR Pay the fee to see it in a theater. It's worth it.
I was getting tears in my eyes in the first 10 minutes just seeing my people in these bright, colorful clothing and hearing the accents and the language. I had to remind myself that there was a story to tell and to save the tears for later. Glad I did.
There were so many moments I got tears in my eyes from the pain or the happiness displayed in this film. I laughed - a lot. I smiled. There were times I wanted to get up out of my seat and start dancing with the characters and I hate dancing. There were even times I wanted to hug the characters for their triumphs or sadness.
The lovely Madina Nalwanga was shining extremely bright throughout the movie. She carried the entire film herself - she's truly a star, a force. Queen Lupita..phewwww... I was surprised she was playing someone's mother, but once I got over that I truly realized why she is an actress - she is damn good. Excellent.
David Oyelowo played his part perfectly. Wonderful as Coach. The various children and other adults in the film were just as vibrant and real. Watching this, I forgot it was a film. I forgot it was Hollywood with special effects and camera angles, or hair, makeup, and lighting. That's how great this movie was.
I have nothing to point out as a "con" in this film. Nothing was out of place. The imperfections were perfect, the CULTURE was graceful, poised, and beautiful.
This is what we, as Black people, were/are asking for in films. This is what we meant.
If you have not seen the movie, grab your friends and family and get your butt into the seats. If you have, see it again or bug others to see it.
I have never seen anything like this before. Especially not with my people at the forefront in a movie that does not include a White savior. No, this movie's savior is the heroine herself, Phiona.
I want to see this more often. I'd say always but we still have to take baby steps.
In short, this is what cinema is. This is why the movie industry exists - the original reason for it all. Queen of Katwe explored and captured that magic effortlessly.
God bless this film.
I was getting tears in my eyes in the first 10 minutes just seeing my people in these bright, colorful clothing and hearing the accents and the language. I had to remind myself that there was a story to tell and to save the tears for later. Glad I did.
There were so many moments I got tears in my eyes from the pain or the happiness displayed in this film. I laughed - a lot. I smiled. There were times I wanted to get up out of my seat and start dancing with the characters and I hate dancing. There were even times I wanted to hug the characters for their triumphs or sadness.
The lovely Madina Nalwanga was shining extremely bright throughout the movie. She carried the entire film herself - she's truly a star, a force. Queen Lupita..phewwww... I was surprised she was playing someone's mother, but once I got over that I truly realized why she is an actress - she is damn good. Excellent.
David Oyelowo played his part perfectly. Wonderful as Coach. The various children and other adults in the film were just as vibrant and real. Watching this, I forgot it was a film. I forgot it was Hollywood with special effects and camera angles, or hair, makeup, and lighting. That's how great this movie was.
I have nothing to point out as a "con" in this film. Nothing was out of place. The imperfections were perfect, the CULTURE was graceful, poised, and beautiful.
This is what we, as Black people, were/are asking for in films. This is what we meant.
If you have not seen the movie, grab your friends and family and get your butt into the seats. If you have, see it again or bug others to see it.
I have never seen anything like this before. Especially not with my people at the forefront in a movie that does not include a White savior. No, this movie's savior is the heroine herself, Phiona.
I want to see this more often. I'd say always but we still have to take baby steps.
In short, this is what cinema is. This is why the movie industry exists - the original reason for it all. Queen of Katwe explored and captured that magic effortlessly.
God bless this film.
