Review of Hallelujah (1929) by Irvin C — 28 Jul 2014
By contemporary standards, this is definitely far from the most politically correct film not only race-wise but gender-wise as well. However, a mainstream film funded by a major studio with an all-black cast is kind of progressive in 1929.
This is a musical about a man who just tries to do the right thing but he keeps meeting up with a devious woman who brings him down. The music, the acting (most especially Nina Mae McKinney as the woman sinner who I can't believe was only 16!) and the filmmaking are all very top-notch.
Considering this is one of the earliest "talkies", the sound mix/recording is pretty impressive.
This review of Hallelujah (1929) was written by Irvin C on 28 Jul 2014.
Hallelujah has generally received positive reviews.
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