Review of Native Son (2019) by Monica Castillo for RogerEbert.com — 04 Apr 2019
Screen adaptations of well-known books are a tricky art. Stray too far from the source material, and purists will be upset. Stick too close to the text, and you risk alienating others. Native Son sits somewhere in-between paint-by-number loyalty and artistic interpretation.
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This review of Native Son (2019) was written by Monica Castillo and published by RogerEbert.com on 04 Apr 2019.
Native Son has generally received mixed reviews.
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