Review of Moonlight (2016) by Simeon M — 08 Nov 2017

I'm late to seeing this film, but I am so glad that I did. Of everything that I'll say about this film, I want to say that I appreciate this film for portraying very nuanced emotions and not creating a hyper-dramatic piece to shock audiences. When discussing something as sensitive as LGBTQ people of color, I believe it should be handled with care. In the end, Chiron feels like a real human being, not a cinematic one.

All of the performances in this film were wonderful, so wonderful that I could not stop watching once I started.The music and cinematography were both completely on point as well. Once I finished watching, I felt like I had watched the birth, death, and rebirth of a soul. It was so true to someone's experience that I felt physically heavy throughout the film. I fully believe anyone seeking an authentic experience should watch this film.