Queen and Slim (2019) is one of the most emotionally satisfying movies I’ve seen this year. It’s the story of a first date gone wrong. Very wrong. And a couple on the run. Part crime drama, part road movie, and all love story, this movie resonates. It seems a little underwritten and disjointed in places, and you wonder about some of the decisions the characters make, but for me that just adds to its charms. Sort of a cinema verité of the Black Lives Matter Movement. It has a gritty feel and is very watchable.
Outstanding cinematography by Tat Radcliffe. Clocking in at 132 minutes some critics thought was too long but I was totally caught up in the story and didn’t notice the time.
The movie was directed by Melina Matsoukas and was her first feature film. She has been known for her TV work and music videos, most notably Beyoncé’s Formation. Excellent work for a debut film.
Acting performances were very solid. Daniel Kaluuaya of Get Out fame played Slim and Jodie Turner-Smith played Queen in what may be a breakout performance for her. I just loved these two characters!
With a killer sound track, a compelling story, and characters you root for and care about this is a must-see film.
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This is now the second “Yes” I have heard for this movie. Makes me want to see it even more.
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Yeah it was pretty good. If you see it, let me know what you think!
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I will tell if I get the chance to see it.
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The movie was released in France today. A very good movie for all the reasons that you gave. And I wasn’t alone in thinking that, the audience broke out in applause at the end and I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen that happen. I could nitpick and say it feels a bit like a director’s cut (which might be where the idea that it could be shorter comes from).
It also put the Mississippi hill country back on my radar. I really like hill country blues (Junior Kimbrough, R. L. Burnside, et. al.) and the roadhouse scene got me moving in my chair.
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I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know. Do you live in Paris?
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Sounds interesting! Thank you for sharing!
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Buone Feste
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¡Felices Fiestas!
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