Moonlight

Moonlight; beautiful film. This should be deemed necessary as a statement in today's society as it unpacks such raw and and unspoken themes within the intricacies of African-American culture. Masculinity itself is tackled in this brilliant coming-of-age, following the journey of a boy who defies the social expectations that lie upon him in his world. I tend to find myself crying during most dramas, but Jenkins' approach on such heavy issues almost displays a sense of normalisation on these things. Initially, I considered the film to be quite slow, but as I continued watching, I understood the necessity of depicting each stage in Chiron's growth and how the pace of the film ultimately defines the tone of his life. The characters themselves were played by such an outstanding cast who truly did the story justice. I feel as though Chiron's dramatic change in character between adolescence and adult hood could have been discussed more thoroughly, but rather than that, I found the film's portrayal of such relevant issues quite eye-opening. Good to see this film has received the exposure it deserves.

Another great movie from A24, gets you in the feels and really makes you think sometimes. Abit slow in some parts but it's definitely worth a watch.

This is an incredible movie and very moving. I found the visuals by themselves so powerful they didn't even need the dialogue or music for the story to be understood. Highly recommend!