7.4
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
Trevante Rhodes
Black
André Holland
Kevin
Janelle Monáe
Teresa
Ashton Sanders
Chiron
Jharrel Jerome
Kevin Age 16
Alex R. Hibbert
Little
Jaden Piner
Kevin Age 9
Naomie Harris
Paula
Mahershala Ali
Juan
Shariff Earp
Terrence
Duan Sanderson
Azu
Herman 'Caheei McGloun
Longshoreman
Kamal Ani-Bellow
Portable Boy 1
Keomi Givens
Portable Boy 2
Eddie Blanchard
Portable Boy 3
Rudi Goblen
Gee
Edson Jean
Mr. Pierce
Patrick Decile
Terrel
Herveline Moncion
Samantha
Fransley Hyppolite
Pizzo
Jesus Mitchell
Old School Guard
Larry Anderson
Antwon
Tanisha Cidel
Principal Williams
Stephon Bron
Travis
Don Seward
Tip
Justin Ebenhack
Gang Member (uncredited)
Director, Screenplay
Barry Jenkins
Story
Tarell Alvin McCraney
February 26, 2017
6
**Blue is the warmest colour.**
This is an exceptional film, but only from one perspective and that is, LGBT. I totally respect that, because I'm a big supporter. But apart from that, particularly from the filmmaking aspect I did not like it. I felt like this film took place somewhere in Africa, but the accent was American. Because I could not find a single white or any other race people, even in the background.
The happy parts are, it is surprisingly a very interesting theme. I loved the storyline. The three phases of a man's life. How things around us can influence to build a personality. Sometimes in a good sense, but according to this film, there are some dramatic turns. Though the end was very simple, but I liked the first episode. It had potential to be a message film, but the later parts turned differently. Most importantly realistic narrative.
More like it is about the life cycle. Feels like a short and suburban version of 'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring'. All the actors were so good. The screenplay was adapted from a book. Looks like it's a breakthrough for the director. I hope he keeps up the momentum and gives us the best products in the future. This film is not for everyone, mainly because of the theme. Initial parts were okay, but the latter developments were unexpected. It is one of the good films of the year, not the best.
_7/10_