Review of Emergency (2022) by Bertobellamy — 04 Jun 2022
With an honest bromance and college comedy tropes at its core, 'Emergency' knows when to be funny, but it doesn't shy away from the most crucial thing: portraying the very real fear of black people dying just for being black.
The premise about three POCs finding a white girl unconscious in their dorm could make you think that this is a 2000-esque juvenile comedy, but things get dark eventually, and 'Emergency' knows how to make an effective and respectful transition to those moments.
Of course, RJ Cyler and Donald Elise Waktins' acting is what makes this all work. Their confronting ideas about being black translate very well into both funny and serious scenes. In the end, the way both actors portray their friendship, their fears, and their aspirations are what makes 'Emergency' a solid film.
This review of Emergency (2022) was written by Bertobellamy on 04 Jun 2022.
Emergency has generally received positive reviews.
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