POSITIVES…
Fascinating historical dramatization that feels so relevant to today.
Narrative is more complicated and challenging than it may at first appear to be. That's a good thing here.
Movie's title is perfectly appropriate.
There are some incredible speeches and monologues here.
Lakeith Stanfield is good as Bill O'Neal, and has one of the main plots that compels you to see what happens to his character.
Daniel Kaluuya is fantastic as Fred Hampton and truly lives us to the film's title of "Black Messiah."
There are certain powerful scenes that perfectly capture the charisma and conviction of Chairman Fred.
Excellent supporting cast that includes Dominique Fishback as Deborah Johnson, Jesse Plemons as Mitchell, and more.
Thought provoking with its social and political commentaries.
I can easily call this film another rallying cry to "Defund the Police," that shows white oppression, and systemic racism.
NEGATIVES…
Narrative short cuts with the story and characters keep us from getting the complete picture of what and who we are watching.
There's a particular shootout that seemed… unbelievable?
The villains of this story may be too cartoonishly evil.
Michael Sheen's prosthetic makeup seemed unnecessary.
You’re going to hate this if you’re one of those “Blue Lives Matter” folks.
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