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Critic Benjamin Lee
rated 8

In matching the newcomer Layne with James, best known for playing Jesse Owens in Race, he has found a pairing whose chemistry charms and bewitches – with every scene we feel more engaged and then enraged when they’re pulled further apart.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Sandie Angulo Chen
rated 8

...Fonny and Tish's love is real and enduring -- and a beautiful thing to behold.

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic Helen O'Hara
rated 10

...the most sweepingly romantic polemic you’ll ever see, a love story that will make you want to take up arms against a cruel world.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Jacob Lundström
rated 8

Filmen rymmer å ena sidan romantik med passionerad värme, å andra sidan socialrealism med kalla fakta.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter
Critic Karolina Fjellborg
rated 8

En sensuell och urtjusigt melankolisk film med sann själ, som lyckas kännas retro, aktuell och tidlös på en och samma gång.

Read full review at Aftonbladet
Critic Rasmus Friis
rated 7

...når kameraet svæver fra scene til scene, bundet sammen af Nicholas Britells Oscar-nominerede, jazzede score, er det svært ikke at overgive sig til det fornemme filmhåndværk.

Read full review at Soundvenue
Critic Fredrik Sahlin
rated 8

Moonlight-regissören Barry Jenkins nya film om kärlek i ett rasistiskt system smeker sig fram som en melankolisk soulballad.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna
Critic Océanne Texier
rated 8

...den bästa skådespelarinsatsen kommer inte helt oväntat ifrån den ständigt underskattade Regina King. King spelar Tish mor, en bestämd och tuff kvinna som gör allt för sin dotter.

Read full review at Filmtopp

Cast & Crew

Barry Jenkins
Director
Diego Luna
As Pedrocito
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
As Mrs. Hunt
Dave Franco
As Levy
Michael Beach
As Frank Hunt
Marcia Jean Kurtz
As Italian Grocer

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If Beale Street Could Talk is a powerful and poignant movie that explores the themes of love, family, and injustice in 1970s Harlem. The film tells the story of Tish and Fonny, two childhood friends who fall in love and dream of a future together. However, their plans are derailed when Fonny is falsely accused of rape and imprisoned. Tish, who is pregnant with their child, sets out to prove Fonny's innocence and fight for his freedom. The movie is a slow-burning and emotional journey that explores the complexities of race, class, and gender in America. The film features stunning performances from the cast, particularly KiKi Layne and Stephan James, who play Tish and Fonny with depth and nuance. The supporting cast, including Regina King and Colman Domingo, also deliver powerful performances. The cinematography is breathtakingly beautiful, capturing the vibrant colors and textures of 1970s Harlem. The score is equally impressive, featuring a soundtrack that perfectly captures the mood and atmosphere of the film. Overall, If Beale Street Could Talk is a moving and thought-provoking film that stays with the viewer long after the credits roll. It's a powerful exploration of the African American experience and a testament to the strength and resilience of love in the face of adversity.

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