Review of Beyond the Lights (2014) by Marc R — 25 Jan 2016

Amazing movie. Great performances from Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nate Parker. Great work by writer and director Gina Prince-Bythewood.

This review of Beyond the Lights (2014) was written by Marc R on 25 Jan 2016.

Beyond the Lights has generally received positive reviews.

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