For those who didn't know Barry Jenkin's If Beale Street Could Talks is on Hulu.

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The much-awaited follow-up to the massively celebrated Moonlight proves that visionary Barry Jenkins has solidified his craft as one of the most poignant and breathtaking directors of this generation. His adaptation of the beloved James Baldwin novel encapsulates the hope and beauty of true love in the face of injustice. Along with Jenkins’s signature mesmerizing color palettes and character-defining shots, it’s the everlasting, tender moments that take this film to new heights.

As the stars of the film deliver heartbreakingly remarkable performances, the supporting cast shines just as bright, delivering some of my favorite moments in the film. Regina King, who plays Tish’s supportive, fearless mother Sharon, delivers a performance guaranteed to tug your heart out. She steals the spotlight in the third act, from the moment she arrives in Puerto Rico to the gut-wrenching outcome of her confrontation with Fonny’s accuser. The entire film is filled to the brim with emotions, but her last gasp of frustration is the most vulnerable,

Submitted March 27, 2019 at 01:59AM by Iceman2913 https://ift.tt/2FDUWxv