Review of Beyond the Lights (2014) by Albert P — 27 Mar 2015
Trust me when I say, it isn't easy to climb on stage and put on a show, even though nail biting hours of practice are involved, sometimes you just will never be ready for it.
Our heroine, sweetly named Noni, understands this early in her singing career in front a small group of crazed parents via a UK talent show, by special choice of Blackbird. And wouldn't you know it, the girl is a star. The next time we see her stage presence, the film wastes no time in letting us know that she isn't handling the stress of her stardom at fame very well, that it is only the tip of the iceberg.
After an hour 1/2 of some deep character development and exceptional performances all around, it feel like the movie is leading to a moment on a talk show with the film having about 10 minutes left. Noni is not the same purple haired, dominatrix-grinding, oral sex enthusiast from prior works of horrid imagery, and dare I say, even savagery in terms of objectifying women on camera. Noni is now quick to take ownership of her shortcomings, apologetic and more mature having confronted some demons. I love when a movie knows where it wants to go, but somehow it wouldn't feel as worthy if it's heroes doesn't.
This review of Beyond the Lights (2014) was written by Albert P on 27 Mar 2015.
Beyond the Lights has generally received positive reviews.
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