Review of Moonlight (2016) by Ricky G — 31 May 2017

Amazing movie worth every bit of the hype.

This review of Moonlight (2016) was written by Ricky G on 31 May 2017.

Moonlight has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Elle P (95) on 16 Dec 2018

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By Alistair Ryder (351) for Cinemole (129) on 07 Nov 2018

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In times of Ferguson, in the times that Eric Garner lived, it is radical to see Moonlight's Chiron still have enough love to give to Kevin…

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It's over two years since this movie won an academy award for best picture and it's still an easily forgettable film because we have seen it…

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By Kendall F (34) on 04 Nov 2018

Moonlight é um filme bem produzido, emocionante e poderoso. É impossível os mais sensíveis não soltarem algumas lágrimas…

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Barry Jenkins, today's Hollywood's toast of the town, is really only concerned with the paint job. The showy, arty elements…

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