Moonlight (2016)

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A three-part narrative spanning the childhood, adolescence, and adulthood of an African-American man who survives Miami's drug-plagued inner city, finding love in unexpected places and the possibility of change within himself.

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Directed By: Barry Jenkins

Written By: Barry Jenkins, Tarell Alvin McCraney

Starring: Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Trevante Rhodes, Jharrel Jerome, Jaden Piner, Patrick Decile, Alex Hibbert

Genre: Drama

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
15	bakcheia	100 _98th
This hit too close to home for me to even attempt to objectively grade it. I remember having the "what's a faggot?" conversation with my mother for the first time around Little's age, and the actor portraying Little flawlessly captured that bottoming-out feeling you get in your gut when you find out, and you realize the other kids might not be wrong. It captures Florida all too realistically as well, making visual irony of the paradisiac seascapes and environs looming behind human-bred menace.
8	Alex Watkins	5 _91st
Moonlight reminds me most of David Gordon Green's George Washington in its quiet, melancholy, dignified portrayal of society's marginalia: in this case, a poor, gay, black man in a drug-infested city. It's a very impressionistic work, offering fleeting but vivid glimpses of Chiron's growth and maturation during key moments in his life while withholding the full thrust of his experience. At times, this makes it feel at arm's length, but it's hard to begrudge the approach.
7	Leonardis	97 _95th
This was really good. Jenkins' directing is nothing short of masterful and the film has beautiful cinematography left to right as well as some amazing shots and scenery. The screenplay is pretty good and I think pretty much all of the performances are just awesome. Ali does stand out when he's on the screen. A gorgeous score makes it stand out too. I grew to appreciate it even more on my most recent rewatch. One of the best movies I’ve ever seen, simple as that.
7	BlakeEngel	4 _1st
There was a lot of buzz about this movie but I honestly can't understand why. Maybe the style fooled everyone. The director makes a lot of interesting, clever visual choices in terms of lighting and coverage. The acting is mostly great. But what's the story? What did I learn? That bullies beat up quiet kids? That crack addict moms are no good and hard to forgive? This is a movie that shouldn't be tossed aside, but I'm disappointed and felt cheated out of my overpriced movie ticket.
6	frederic_g54	8 _78th
While the brevity of each segment leaves the film feeling somewhat slight - a longer running time would've allowed for a greater emotional connection to the character - the deliberateness and careful consideration with which Jenkins explores one man's journey of discovery, self-denial and self-acceptance kept me glued from beginning to end. Shy of greatness, yet memorable enough to warrant revisiting.
6	bof	85 _92nd
Lyrical, is the word. In less able hands (director, DP, actors, script...) could easily have fallen into tired cliches, but the way it leaves things hanging, the way it trusts its actors to do more with less, and that stunning third act...
5	Paxton	55 _27th
I know independent films struggle to get financing, but the fact that this entire trilogy doesn't even clock in at 2 hours would make Peter Jackson's head fall off.
4	Moribunny	35 _19th
Slight and extremely hokey Oscar bait.
4	KasperL	55 _39th
A solid effort to be sure, but the stories don't achieve much individually, and, though the final one was the more satisfying of the three, they didn't add up to a whole lot for me, either.
4	sellis	95 _96th
First - this has moments of transcendent beauty, primarily because of the visualization by Jenkins. He uses all the tools cinema affords him - power of the singular image, complex emotional/psychological expression of montage, exquisite sound design. But the transcendence wouldn't be possible without flawless performances (crafted by on-set pacing and editing in-camera). All incarnations of Chiron are perfect. The ending offers such subtle catharsis. My love will grow overtime. Masterpiece.
4	hellboy76	73 _89th
I felt slightly let down with the third act, but as a whole its a a fairly stunning story with some amazing use of multiple actors in the same role. Mahershala is gone too soon, but that's kind of the point. Its also phenomenally shot. Good stuff.
4	Ununnilium	100 _99th
I don't even know how to talk about this. It's beyond any movie I've ever seen or heard of in terms of raw emotional vulnerability. An eye lift, a pause, sends out a signal that sweeps me into Chiron's world. It puts the lie to the idea that protagonists have to come from the same background as the audience to be relatable. The feelings here are naked, powerful, they sing of human pain and love. I don't even know what to put in this review - the things expressed here are beyond words.
4	NothingsGood	15 _7th
Am I a racist, sexist, homophobe for thinking this entire movie was awful, sophomoric, and poorly made. Super unrealistic on the basis that black people can't swim. Janelle Monae's boobs were the real MVP.
3	PeaceAnarchy	89 _92nd
Lovely portrait of a young man edited marvellously, hitting all the right moments to give a full and complex picture of his experience. Each of the sections could be easily expanded into their own feature, but together they provide a breadth and perspective that they can't individually. There's a melancholy feel to the entire movie, but it's never depressing or wallowing nor is it falsely upbeat, just a portrait of real struggles, small setbacks, small successes and the endurance to continue.
3	twincinema	85 _85th
I saw this film in a small theatre, where two young men came in by themselves. During the handjob scene, both got up and left. One kept muttering "no no no" as he left. They both came back minutes later. I am not sure how you can function with such fragile heterosexuality. Also, what were they expecting?
3	chemical404	48 _34th
Another critically acclaimed '16 film that I found terribly overrated. Although it's written/directed by people of color it has a vibe of overprivileged white hipsters. It's shot quite nicely, but the story is pretty much non-existent. I liked the last 15 minutes, but overall this film was a huge drag. Frankly, I'm not a fan of these social-issues mashups that are so popular lately (cancer+lesbians, gays+Afro-American, poverty+women's rights, etc).
3	SirStuckey	95 _97th
This is probably the best use of different actors playing the same characters I've ever seen. Certain small mannerisms were picked up and performed flawlessly. It's tells a story ripe with social commentary without pandering or scolding the audience into how things aught to be. It's just a story of one man's journey through a difficult life. This film is beautifully sincere and probably the movie I would recommend that everyone watch from 2016.
3	FrederikA	80 _86th
Living proof that an on-the-nose script can be turned in to a nuanced, well-acted and warm film.
3	DavidBlast	70 _65th
Imaging my disappointment, when I found out that this wasn't the story of Omar Little...
3	Noblet	79 _67th
learned a lot about livin and a little bout love
3	Darren	99 _99th
Right from that beautiful opening shot I knew this was going to be something special.Seen this twice now and still struggling to condense all the underlying motifs within the film into a "review". Gonna say two quick things that I related to too much. My dad's GF who was a heroin addict(as are many fam members) dressed exactly like Chiron's mother in the neon lit scenes and "I hated my mom too, miss her like hell now tho"Might be the most profound sentiment from a movie in the last decade or so.
3	damil	60 _43rd
I found it fairly underwhelming. It's cool to have a gay black man in the lead role, but the story's fairly cookie-cutter apart from that, and I think people are overlooking that fact. I've seen the same basic story several times before, which is fine, but it just wasn't told differently enough to transcend that. I never got emotionally invested the way I should have. It was nicely shot and all the performances were good. Not bad by any stretch, but don't believe the hype.
3	mattorama12	81 _90th
Really impressive work here. Although they don't even really look that much alike, the three actors playing the lead character make you truly believe it's the same person. It's heartwrenching and honest, without ever feeling gratuitous or manipulative. The cinematography is not only beautiful, but also complements story and character in every scene.
3	TheEscapist	83 _92nd
Beautiful coming-of-age film. Great performances and though the story on paper may not seem that interesting, the film is executed so perfectly that the experience is quite powerful. Superb filmmaking. Initially I thought the ending came a bit too soon perhaps but thinking a bit more about it I think it ended on a perfect note.
3	patman	73 _83rd
A subtle and hushed three-part portrayal as we follow a young black man's personal journey through struggles with his own sexuality, relationship and isolation. Powerfully acted with a remarkable sense of sensitivity and compassion. But it's the camera work that's the films absolute strongest point, visually it's a true beauty!
3	Hawkins	88 _87th
A stylistic tale of toxic masculinity and the hazmat calluses we grow around the inner child (wonderfully captured by Trevante Rhodes's stoic, emotionally stunted performance). I loved the cathartic third act but also think it could have ended perfectly with the shot of adult Chiron driving his muscle car blaring a distorted version of "I'm A Classic Man", gold fronts and all. INDYATMN put it perfectly - he is so emotionally removed he might as well be living in outer space.
2	Actionberg	90 _92nd
Original, captivating, complex, and emotionally devastating. The superlative technical qualities would have been enough, but then there's just this gem of a central character, seamlessly woven through three great performances, with a life expressed just enough to give him an arc, but not nearly enough to make you ever stop thinking about him. Please let this be a bellwether for the future of American film.
2	Vandelay1	71 _79th
good movie
2	Dean Franz	68 _63rd
On the one hand, this seems like the kind of Oprah-book-of-the-month-club type shit that Everett made fun of so effectively in Erasure. On the other hand, imagine the guys behind Hidden Figures doing this same kind of material and all of a sudden it don't look so bad. Ali and Monáe are wonderful, Harris is miscast, handling is tasteful, beer is cold. My beer. In my hand. Right now. glug, glug, glug. Anyway... this movie is good. Not fantastic, but pretty damn good. Settle down, y'all.
2	XakkMaster	88 _84th
A fine movie on all accounts and it doesn't try to be more than a linear character study. It's simple, not particularly artistic, but the viewer truly connects with these organic characters. It goes without saying that the main reason this movie is important is because of the analysis of Black masculinity and homosexuality. It's not a subject found in many movies and the touching final act gives us much needed moments of raw male emotion and vulnerability. An unassuming, but moving film.
2	INDYATMN	90 _88th
Well-made, but since the first 2 chapters don't tell you anything you don't already know (if you think gay teens in the suburbs have it rough...), the acclaim seemed overdone esp given the improbable drug dealer. But the moving 3rd act goes to a place wholly unexpected revealing a character who's been driven by toxic individuals into such a profound emotional remove from others he might as well be living in outer space. That he might have any chance to reconnect at all feels groundbreaking.
2	WWallce4prez	89 _94th
Moonlight is a coming of age tale unlike the usual, hackneyed stuff that is usually put forth. Instead of existential drivel, the young actors burst onto the screen with honest, heart wrenching performances that highlight some heavy material. Jenkins's camera dips and weaves as we are let into an often harrowing, but fully believable, tale. One of 2016's best.
2	Beer94	71 _74th
Seems a tad underdeveloped in all honesty. I was a little underwhelmed by the third act and the ending, but it was still a great character study with moments of greatness littered throughout.
2	omgfridge	7 _65th
First two sections of Moonlight dwarf the finale it has to be said. Some of the years best cinematography is at fold here (his mum screaming at him in his early years with the pink lighting was haunting). Mahershala Ali with limited screen time was absolutely captivating. The payoff just wasn't there in act three to round off what could of been a amazing character study.
2	Bown	88 _88th
First two sections are a 91, final one is like 83
2	Cinema_Asia	100 _99th
This isn't merely a coming of age story about race, being gay, or a broken home. It delves into the convoluted nature of identity politics and minority masculinity beyond how it is defined by society or the liberal establishment. It's one of the few truthful depictions of the minority experience not reduced to SJW raving or an inane black political soapbox to preach. Flawless and haunting experience peeling through layers of a young man's complex personal identity shaped by his environment.
2	FancyMike	5 _90th
There are some very big emotional moments in this one and each of them is completely earned. It's a very personal story, and the building of a character through a series of individual memories rather than plot structure does so much to encourage an emotional connection and understanding. Performances all flawless and the structure leaves it without a real lead, one of the greatest ensemble casts. Every frame is stunning and the camera movement perfectly hits the dreamy mood of so much of it
2	guy piranha	60 _40th
so what you're saying is: poor, neglected, black homosexual men are having a tough time? go figure. now it's time for hollywood to smear this with awards, so they can revel in their own benevolence in front of their mexican maids and puerto rican gardeners and wish them a safe commute to skid row.
2	Seethruskin	7 _99th
An absolutely stunning film. The way that Jenkins films hands touching makes me cry
2	magdabag	98 _99th
Truly a movie that has left me speechless. No words could sum up how perfect this movie is. Every. Single. Scene. Please watch this film and experience It for yourself. I give 9 beach BJs out of 10.
2	Corbad	80 _79th
The film focused its array of exceptional talent before and behind the camera on representing the subject's experience and due to this choice could not focus on the subject himself, giving the film a wider scope and an unconventional voice but leaving it on a visceral level less engaging, though still provocative and artistically wonderful.
2	dardan	80 _86th
Oscarbaity, predictable, mostly uninsteresting, and seemingly trying to emulate a certain stylishness to hide its emptiness... until Sanders comes along. He nailed it, and so did Rhodes and Holland. 'Blue is the Warmest Color' drove me to the unfounded conclusion that, given its acceptance, homoeroticism no longer would be a theme worth addressing, but the disarmament of 'masculinity', palpable in this film, proved me wrong.
2	Boxcars	9 _89th
An awesomely sincere and beautiful movie. Barry Jenkins combines a unique and evocative score, subtle, effective camerawork, and a cast of incredibly talented actors to tell a story that, although reflective of one lived experience, is capable of touching so many others.
2	feublo	80 _58th
We're taken on a beautiful journey with Chiron as he deals with love in different forms. The film's unique structure and narrative truly developed my connection with Chiron as he searches for identity in life.
2	Jasongirl67	75 _69th
Very good tale of a boy coming of age and figuring out his sexuality It felt real and dealt with bullying poverty and abuse in a real way Well deserved Oscars
1	SlrSoapbox	65 _30th
Another situation where I can see why people loved this movie (it certainly gives a perspective that is much needed), but I found Moonlight to be tedious. My attention kept wandering.
1	AgentSnipe	87 _94th
Quiet and soulful. Insightful and sad. Moonlight is a great accomplishment. Everyone talks about how people only go to comic-book blockbusters and that so many indie movies go unseen. Moonlight was made for $1.5million. The fact that it rose to the top solely on it's quality and word-of-mouth is fantastic.
1	djross	45 _34th
Earnest, I guess, but for this viewer the dialogue came across as being too close to amateur theatrics of a kind usually aimed at edificatin’ a high school audience. In fact, and I know this isn’t really fair, while watching it I couldn’t help imagining it being turned into a stage play put on by the kid from RUSHMORE. And somehow I imagine I’d derive greater pleasure from the Max Fischer adaptation.
1	TheDiceman	65 _73rd
Good.
1	cagedwisdom	75 _65th
It's a really good film but for me the essence got lost in the three-part structure and frankly the hype. I liked different things about the different parts but I don't feel like they jelled or complimented each other perfectly. Overall for me it didn't pack the punch I feel the subject matter deserved. Found it a bit too subdued and somehow slightly too janky in its exposition. Honestly, the first act is the strongest and its downhill from there, leaving me slightly underwhelmed. Solid though.
1	Guernica	67 _76th
Boyhood + Brokeback
1	Nichololas	95 _99th
Incredible character study in three phases. The three actors playing the lead do an amazing job expressing the same mannerisms and essential vulnerability of the character. Supporting actors are excellent too, and also well cast. Soundtrack is brilliant, adds to the cinematography in subtly conveying the Miami location vibe, without being overwhelming or detracting from the timelessness of the story. Shades of Terrence Malick through-out.
1	Redeyedtiss	78 _55th
Well done story, just a little too open ended.
1	Suture Self	7 _67th
A definite step up from Linklater's BOYHOOD. Joins the long list of Florida films where dreams die and fulfillment is either unreal or fleeting.
1	td888	20 _9th
One of my worst PSI failures. It was supposed to be a T10. As you can see from my score I didn't like it at all.
1	Charlie	85 _91st
#4100
1	msprague	77 _80th
It's good.
1	Icarus	84 _75th
I'm fond of the way it moves in a kind of poetic realist vein, which in turn creates space for the black males that populate most of this film to transcend their stereotypical roles (as one-dimensional thugs). That said, I thought Chiron was lacking as a character--he seemed to have no existence outside of being being put upon by those closest to him, his interior world non-existent. In this, he reminds me of Bresson's Balthazar instead of the more appropriate Bresson comparison, Mouchette.
1	roonay3k	30 _10th
The only good thing about this movie is the artwork on the cover. I sat and waited for something to happen and told myself that surely it just a matter of time but it just got worse and worse. Probably on my top 5 most overrated movies list. I really do not get why people liked this. edit: Oscar?? Really? I guess i'm the odd one. Iv'e seen Steven Segal movies that deserves an Oscar more than this. I really feel for Mel gibson. He was robbed!
1	Zealot185	100 _99th
"At some point, you gotta decide for yourself who you're going to be. Can't let nobody make that decision for you." A neglectful, drug-addled mother, growing up in the inner city, and being a homosexual, Little did not have the luxury to make that decision. The ending, after witnessing him from childhood to adulthood, hits so hard as he tries to find comfort in the arms of his childhood friend.
1	NoiseMaker	35 _2nd
Reeal slow. Started out good but then nothing happened. Was greatly disappointed.
1	janus	80 _77th
In my review of Jackie I complained that "Oscar bait now mimics arthouse". I see something like that here too, unfortunately--Screenwriting 101 contrivances abound, not well hidden by the filmmaking style. But Moonlight makes up for it and then some with personal, passionate, and political subject matter. Bravo particularly to the entire cast; I can't even decide where to start praising them.
1	Calexico	85 _82nd
Pretty much as good as everyone says.
1	deaddilly	80 _72nd
Explosive when it has to be and absolutely beautiful throughout.
1	VinegarBob	85 _89th
Raw, almost documentary look at a marginalised protagonist trying to find his place in the world - a world that features believable characters and situations that evolve in a seamlessly organic way. Every ounce of this film feels authentic, and the performances - aided by a script of exceptional depth and subtlety and which places more emphasis on listening than talking - are superb across the board. One of the most intimate and intense experiences to be had this year.
1	Roberta	83 _88th
Great performances. Romantic character.
1	Velvet Crowe	88 _97th
Features some phenomenal directing and camera work, it also serves as a fantastic character study. The main plot is barebones and it doesn't particularly go anywhere big, but that was an intentional decision. The focus of the film is to take a look at the unfortunate consequences of circumstance and where those consequences lead. There are scenes that are surprising and shocking, but these scenes don't overwhelm the film and are designed for the purpose of giving nuance to its characters.
1	Syntheseizur	84 _80th
It's incredible to see a story told about a very specific and personal issue of identity with such clarity and passion and then see it get recognized on such a massive scale despite the relatively narrow set of experiences informing it. The movie is supremely delicate in ways such tragic character studies rarely are. Few people could have told this story, so its success is deeply heartening for those who appreciate film's ability to help us empathize with those outside of our own experiences.
1	glumpy_99	77 _51st
Somewhat shallow and superficial coming of age film is a movie of moments which don't add up to anything in particular; its not helped by an overly passive leading character who reveals very little about himself or his attitudes to the world around him, except his identification within broad social categories (gay, African-American etc.) At its best in the mid-section served by Sanders' empathic performance and a satisfying narrative follow-through; the rest feels like intriguing wheel-spinning.
1	lethias	90 _89th
Moonlight is an excellent example of character development - surroundings' influences and childhood drama. Nicely shot and well played.
1	MontyCircus	20 _11th
The story of sad gay kids being sad and growing up to be sad gay grownups continuing to be sad. Couldn't their lifetimes of soul-crushing sadness and loneliness have been solved by getting a "Grinder" account? It was shot in 3 days and it shows. Worst movie of the year.
1	ericambler	87 _92nd
A remarkably moving story about the formative years of a young black man, MOONLIGHT has a sensitive, moody texture that is typically absent from mainstream films about such individuals. The segmentation of this well-acted film--dropping in on the protagonist at ages 7, 16, and 26--forces you to consider the choices made and the truths revealed within the ellipses, and how our identities owe as much to unseen, readily accepted mundanities as pivotal, defining moments.
1	xacviant	84 _68th
A young gay black man's life, shown at ages 7, 16, and 26, as he struggles to come to terms with his identity, his troubled mother (Naomie Harris), and his feelings for his closest friend. A sensitively crafted panorama, extremely well-acted across the board, well-directed, and overall quite well-mounted...yet, for all its strengths and all the acclaim it's occasioned, for me it falls just a bit short of greatness, possibly due to the weaknesses of the script and the patness of the third act.
1	Gnalkhere	75 _59th
This felt like a dream, like a saga you could watch and be done in seconds flat but it'll sit with you for a while
1	Barraoc	70 _64th
A sensitive portrayal of one boy's journey into manhood, Moonlight is well, well acted, and well worth watching.
1	Nepeta	90 _90th
Fascinating look at both gay but moreso black masculinity (and how those interact). The last act was particularly affecting, though in general the film manages to cover a lot of different ground throughout its runtime whilst still building towards a coherent theme.
1	tcbyer33	52 _60th
I cried. beautiful!
1	torbern	90 _87th
It's totally mesmerizing throughout, but Moonlight's final chapter is what solidifies its place among modern cinema's greatest works. The patience with which Jenkins builds that reunion between Chiron and Kevin -- inching toward an emotional release he makes us want so, so desperately -- is just brilliant. I could watch it over and over.
1	DyanneThorne	79 _82nd
A minimalistic masterpiece which would have been far less so if not for the ambitious art direction and the superb acting all around. All the awards!
1	serenates	72 _50th
I am not exactly sure why I didn't love this movie. Maybe because I had such great expectations. I dont know anything about cinematography and stuff so I cant comment on that but all I can say about the movie is that it is a fine ''bildungsmovie'. And also, I like it that there are no social messages and dramatization. But Best Picture Oscar? I dont think so.
1	deep_green	55 _31st
I suppose Jenkins was aiming for a sensitivity and a gentleness to arise from his soft touch, but it ends up being a barely audible whisper, about what exactly I could not say; what I can is that I watched without resentment, and barely more. The way the different time periods are filmed is confusing, feeling always too rooted stylistically in the present to suggest anything else. I've grown to like Ali as an actor, and wish he had a bigger role here. Ultimately, very minor.
1	Groovy_Souls	90 _90th
Moonlight is certainly something special. A film to be remembered, a film to be celebrated. Oscar contender, for sure. It pushes boundaries as one of the best character studies in recent memory. Easily one of the best films I've seen this year. I wouldn't be surprised to see it win a best picture, but it's hard to compare to films like Arrival and La La Land given its cultural relevance and small setting.
1	sputnik84	91 _90th
A very powerful and moving story of a young man struggling to define himself.
1	philamental	61 _39th
I'm happy that this has become an important film in cinema history and hopefully it will help a lot people who are struggling to understand themselves and their sexuality, both now and in the future. It's a delicately understated character study, with fantastic performances from the three ages of the protagonist. While I respect it's importance, the film itself didn't really resonate to any degree with me, and so I wasn't significantly moved one way or the other apart from the second act climax.
1	Kmilchev1	90 _96th
The camera work was spectacular, it resembeled Malick's Tree of life with the shots following a character from behind and cutting abruptly during a scene to take another angle. The message of the film was unique, however we did not see a lot of character development. Nevertheless, the OST was spectacular and influential. Definitely one of the best films of later years.
1	Armilio	58 _21st
I'm with the artist's right to be free from reality, but the depiction of gangster life is way too indulgent without any reason beside probably create sympathy for the characters. "Society did this" it's an oversimplification, that doesn't help build interesting characters. Thanks to the sensibility that the movie has, it's not completely worthless, but the undertone used by the director didn't get the job done. It's not enough create a connection with the characters to make a plot interesting.
1	le mami	80 _82nd
Powerful, slow-paced, quiet story of a lifetime. Gives you the feeling of hard path to become individual, accept himself as a homosexual person. Narrating the story with three different parts works very well, especially on the second part which was something special. At last, ensemble cast gives extraordinary performances, all of them were great.
1	m_nemati	65 _64th
Technical Scores: Directing 7 Screenplay 5 Cinematography 9 Editing 6 Acting 9 Sound Mix & Music Score 9 Other Tecs ... 7 Extra Scores: Whole Movie 7 Myself 6 WoW 0
1	bogs	92 _94th
overall one of the best movies (beautifully shot with gripping narrative) that i've seen in a long time. didn't think i could like a movie about masculinity so much.
1	zmoats	95 _94th
If you have followed my reviews with any consistency, you'll know how much I love characters. Moonlight is, from one perspective, a character study. It's beautiful and moving from start to finish. Barry Jenkins is a director I cannot wait to see more from.
1	CStewart64	16 _89th
W4E1P1S1V2M2A2R3. One of very few films to use interesting/quirky film techniques in a way that uniformly improved the experience for me.
1	JBerns	98 _93rd
Damn. Great script. Beautifully shot. Emotional, thought-provoking. Great acting. Amazing.
1	kito1	40 _10th
Dreadfully boring film. Weak protagonist without any qualities.
1	Skottniss	45 _26th
I found it to be rather boring, and some things didn't feel like they made much sense. They most certainly tried hard, and it does somehow feel like it's well made, but it felt quite flat still. Some scenes I found an enjoyable atmosphere and depth in, but many others felt shallow and odd.
1	luord	80 _87th
How great it is feels like a sucker punch. On the surface, it seems to be garden variety Oscar bait and it... Isn't. At all. It's a moving story told in a straightforward, unassuming way.
1	Farsheed	90 _86th
Anybody who is interested in character analysis, they must watch this movie.
1	peyrin	95 _99th
I can't quite put into words how important this movie is.
1	Mo-	85 _89th
The way this movie is shot perfectly expresses the isolation Chiron feels in all 3 depicted parts of his life. The third chapter was especially powerful as he reconnects with an old friend and visits his mother.
1	Quintonjamin	70 _66th
I understand its core purpose and connected with it somewhat, but we never see anything about Chiron besides him questioning his manhood and sexuality. In terms of cinematography and acting, this is a beautiful and stunning film.

Average Percentile 63.31% from 3541 Ratings