Moonlight

kweku_ananse_haki shared a tip "The only reason this movie stays in my head is because it’s use of water. Two of the most important scenes happen near or in water and make him into the person he is at the end of the movie. The water is the peace he craves only for him to get that peace taken away from it moments later. Works really well. Outside of those scenes, I tolerate this movie. I don’t dislike it but I don’t think ‘like’ is the right word for my interest. Definitely something I’m not going to rewatch by my own volition."

the_girl_abides shared a tip "Truly deserved Best Picture. Flawless cinematography, incredible casting and storytelling. Art house films deserve more love, especially queer stories fearing men and people of color."

chad_cooper shared a tip "Excellent film. If you’re a straight male, don’t avoid this film due to subject matter (it doesn’t get explicit with sexual intimacy). It’s a film every adult should make an effort to watch!"

realstibby shared a tip "Pride Day 9: I've been saving this one a bit but I think it's worth dropping now because this movie is fantastic. When this movie won it's Oscar and the director acknowledged that there was a gender spectrum outside of the binary I was completely blown away. This movie is a gay coming of age film shot entirely in these intimate close ups and it has one of the greatest sexual/romantic tension meal scenes I've maybe ever seen in anything. Moonlight is utterly fantastic and if you haven't seen it I couldn't recommend it enough."

mya_formuoli shared a tip "Such a good film! Watched this in my film class and it showed such a real side to the LGBTQ+ community and The Black community as well. It’s so interesting to look at all of the symbolism and the message of living authentically. Def recommend! #lgbtq"

SinclairOnTheScene shared a tip "With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98% and 8 nominations at the Academy Awards.... I know my opinion is in the minority on this one... But I didn't think this movie was as great as everyone else seemed to think it was. There was nothing that stood out as being innovative or an amazing display of story telling. It was enjoyable enough to sit through and pay attention but I didn't find anything remarkable about it at all. I can't recall a single scene worth talking about."

DonJaunDaMarco shared a tip "You know it’s a great movie I mean I’m not at work telling all my homeboys to go watch it but I’m not gonna deny in conversation it was not a great movie"

curtis_williams_8942 shared a tip "A must see for all black gay men and everyone who loves one (parents, friends and boyfriends of a different race. Also all future filmmakers should see the sumptuous filmmaking by a brilliant Director of Photography. #BEAUTIFULLY SHOT FILM"

markie_magoo shared a tip "I thought it was sad and beautiful at the same time. Life just happens like that sometimes. We meet someone but our timelines are different."

chih-hao_dai shared a tip "Yes I felt sad watching it. I guess that's why it was so good. It did a good job evoking those emotions. Also I appreciate the subject matter which is hardly talked about in most mainstream movies."

stephanie_marie_3699 shared a tip "I loved every scene, but the ones that stick out to me the most were his scenes as with Juan and Teresa and then when Chiron and Kevin kiss on the beach and then later on when they meet each other again as adults. It was just a stunning movie overall. I could easily pick out a different scene every day and call it my favorite."

janay_barconey shared a tip "This movie is a movie that is definitely a coming of age unlike no other. It definitely gives you deep visuals and great camera moments. From running scenes to ocean scenes the director captures moments up close with mesmerizing moments. The scenes will stick to you."

lily_gusler shared a tip "It wasn't my favorite movie but it is beautifully made and it is a work of art. It is a bit slow and not what I expected but not in a bad way"

hobo_boat_man shared a tip "Personally, I think Mahershala Ali is one of the best actors in this time and his performance in the movie as a father figure was very touching especially for a boy whose family was distant or at the very least preoccupied with work and such."

sandi_kaiser_824 shared a tip "A lot of hype surrounding this somewhat quiet movie. It made mahershala ali a star which is well deserved. He was a tour de force in True Detective single-handedly reviving that series from the awful 2nd season. I also loved the younger versions of the characters."

cristeenuh_ shared a tip "Favorite movie. I don’t think there was a point where i stopped crying while watching it. Amazing cinematography and great storyline."

zy_harshaw shared a tip "Yeah kinda....my favorite part is when the main character (when he's older) sees his mom (who's a recovering addict) and his mom apologizes to him for being verbally and mentally abusive. He acknowledges it but he doesn't fully embrace it because he was still traumatized by her and it felt good to see her experience the same pain and guilt that she put onto him when he was a teenager"

jerlein_mai shared a tip "such a good simplistic film. It doesn’t have a lot going on and the plot isn’t all over the place. So captivating in the quietest and subtle way. cinematography and acting was executed perfectly."

rhett_menchaca shared a tip "Director Barry Jenkins perfectly encapsulates insecurity, anxiety, and loneliness while learning to mask your true self in the name of cultural survival."

alphonsine shared a tip "this movie was great for black LGBTQ+ representation! it has a solid storyline and is well orchestrated! the cinematography is so beautiful!"

jupiter_citrus shared a tip "A great film that shows the complexity of a black male over three periods in his life discovering himself and trying to survive against the obstacles he has in his life."