Review of A Raisin in the Sun (2008) by Amber A — 14 Feb 2009
Most black families in cinema and television seem to always have one common trait. They will rise above any hurt that may come their way, but when they have no more room to rise up, they fall harder than anyone else.
The Youngers are a black family, and they do indeed see this trait played into their lives. "We are a proud people," Walter says, and anyone knows that pride can make you live, and can make you die.
The cast of "A Rasin in the Sun" portrays this in an effective. I didn't find it outstanding, but effective, and that worked all on its own to make a good film. Not a great one, but a good one.
The play the movie is based off of has moments in it of great intensity. The movie shows this intensity, but sometimes is taken too far and beyond. Sean Combs is the key player in this negative aspect of the movie.
He was able to make me feel anguish through Walter, which means he at least did some of the role in a fine way and in a respectable manner. The other part of it, though, felt like an attempt to exaggerate the the intensity that the play contained.
The other members of the cast, though, were able to create a great feel that circulated around the movie, especially Phylicia Rashad, who was the movie's high point. Would I say that "A Rasin in the Sun" was the most inspiring movie that portrayed a black family in the middle of the century? No.
Remember that it wasn't great, but still good and effective. Those two components alone make it enjoyable, especially the effective part.
This review of A Raisin in the Sun (2008) was written by Amber A on 14 Feb 2009.
A Raisin in the Sun has generally received positive reviews.
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