Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Davis, in her most grandiose cinematic role, relishes the opportunity to be difficult, self-assured and dominant.

...Davis completely disappears into her larger-than-life character.

Sterling music, production design and costume work from Branford Marsalis, Mark Ricker and Ann Roth respectively add to a classy package...

It’s a worthy capper to Boseman’s career, another role that brings Black history in from the margins...

...director George C. Wolfe and stars Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman more than do justice to August Wilson’s most approachable, entertaining play.

If Davis hadn't already taken home Oscar gold so recently, she'd almost certainly claim another prize here for the raw transformative verve of her performance; it's more than possible she still might.

This is Boseman’s final appearance on screen, and what a glorious performance to go out on.

...Boseman tilfører sin karakter en elektrisk energi, gavtyveagtig karisma og selvdestruktiv, imploderende vrede, som vi ikke har set hos skuespilleren før.