This is easily the most beautiful movie I've ever seen, a work of art! The first two minutes alone are exceedingly beautiful. The acting is top notch, down to the smallest of characters, with special kudos to Aaron Pierre and Thuso Mbedu. Even the music is stunning, sometimes just jarring noises that are utterly perfect for the scene. Clearly director Barry Jenkins is a genius. Definitely recommend! Binge Worthy! (My highest compliment!)
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A War of Children
(1972 TV Movie)
A Very Good Film
7 April 2020
I understand the criticisms of some of the reviewers. I lived in Miami during the TV series Miami Vice and we used to laugh at some of the ridiculous and unrealistic happenings, particularly the geographical inconsistencies, treating Miami Beach and Miami as one location. However, I am fine with artistic liberties. If I desire perfect realism/history, I watch a documentary or read a book, and I doubt the film could've been made in Northern Ireland in 1972. Did Bert's crummy cockney accent ruin Mary Poppins? For me, the extreme power of the story completely overrode any illogical inconsistencies. I very much enjoyed the film, and cried buckets at several points (which, since I am a notorious watering pot, that may not be such a big deal!) I saw the film on TV in 1972 (or 73) and was quite moved by it. I would definitely recommend it. The acting of every single character was superb! My only criticism is that the film itself hasn't aged well; the copy I saw was very grainy and at times, difficult to hear dialogue.
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