Review of Moonlight (2016) by Byron B — 14 Jul 2018
The poster containing all three faces of the actors playing the main character with a pink triangle approaches perfection. Barry Jenkins' screenplay is in three sections. Alex R. Hibbert plays Little in the first.
When the character grows up a bit and goes by his given name Chiron he is played by Ashton Sanders. Then after time in prison he has hardened himself and is called Black, played by Trevante Rhodes. In all three sections Chiron struggles with being gay and having feelings for his friend Kevin.
Chiron also has a difficult time caring for his mother (Naomie Harris) who is addicted to drugs. When he was little at least he experienced love when another couple temporarily took him in. Janelle Monáe and Mahershala Ali play this couple.
This film deserved its eight Oscar nominations (and three of those became wins). It is set to a slower poetic pace that lingers on the inner turmoil and desires of its protagonist.
This review of Moonlight (2016) was written by Byron B on 14 Jul 2018.
Moonlight has generally received very positive reviews.
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