Review of A Raisin in the Sun (2008) by Joey N — 21 May 2008
Masterful writing with some truly excellent performances. Really the only downside is the distracting orchestra playing what seemed like continuously in the background. All three women are amazing in their own distinct ways, and Sean Combs, though hardly a marval, holds his own.
Interestingly, for me he was more convincing showing his character's flaws than the everday stuff. Phylicia Rashad has a very warm presence and gives a graceful performance. Sanaa Lathan makes what could have been an annoying character in lesser hands and gives her some truth.
And Audra McDonald? Loved her. She made me really feel for her trapped, modest, underappreciated housewife. I might make it sound like a heavy-handed contricance, but the film gets by on sheer narrative momentum.
A weighty, moving experience about capitalism, racism, family, and integrity in 1950s America.
This review of A Raisin in the Sun (2008) was written by Joey N on 21 May 2008.
A Raisin in the Sun has generally received positive reviews.
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