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Review of by Opinionatedguy — 08 Jul 2015

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With excellent cast performances as well as beautiful cinematography and directing, Selma is a period piece movie that still feels relevant today.

Rating: 8/10.

Pros:

+The cast performances are excellent. The highlight of this is DavidWith excellent cast performances as well as beautiful cinematography and directing, Selma is a period piece movie that still feels relevant today.

Rating: 8/10.

Pros:

+The cast performances are excellent. The highlight of this is David Oyelowo's performance as Martin Luther King, Jr. as he brings humanity playing a beloved history icon.

+The cinematography is what makes this movie one of the most eye-appealing movies to watch.

+The direction from Ava DuVernay is excellent.

+By the time this review is written, the atmosphere for African-Americans is still not quite safe as they continue to experience racism. Because of that, this movie still feels relevant.

+I liked how Martin Luther King, Jr. was portrayed here as a human who has flaws and wants better rights for African-Americans. This is what movies based on a history icon should do.

Cons:

-Some of the parts of the plot felt dull and convoluted.

This review of Selma (2014) was written by on 08 Jul 2015.

Selma has generally received very positive reviews.

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