Moonlight (2016)

Moonlight (2016)

2016 R 110 Minutes

Drama

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, whil...

Overall Rating

9 / 10
Verdict: Great
  • Elite Reviewer
    "Moonlight" is an extremely well put together piece of cinema that is very interesting and compelling. The camerawork and editing serve to aid in Barry Jenkins' seductive, flowing, lush storytelling. If you let it, this film will keep you engaged... Read the full review »
  • Elite Reviewer
    Chris

    Chris

    7 / 10
    A beautiful well written film with stunning performances. Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, Naomie Harris, and Mahershala Ali were all standout performances. The also film features incredible use of lighting and and color and some creative cinematogra... Read the full review »
  • Moonlight is a masterpiece in its own way. It is a must see with fantastic acting! The screenplay by Barry Jenkins was told to perfection and shot beautifully. Read the full review »
  • TheMovieDiorama

    TheMovieDiorama

    10 / 10
    Moonlight might not captivate the average moviegoer, but for me this was a personal and intimate journey. Once in a blue moon, I witness a landmark in cinematic history. A film so masterful, that it is near impossible to fault. I can say with the... Read the full review »
  • WHAT I LIKED: We've all seen great character-studies before, but what makes 'Moonlight,' such an unforgettable masterpiece is its gentle delivery and atmosphere that transports you into the story in a way few films ever manage. Indeed as opposed t... Read the full review »
  • What a beautiful movie Read the full review »
  • BarneyNuttall

    BarneyNuttall

    9 / 10
    Poetry on the big screen, Moonlight is a seamless triptych that soothes like the ocean; yet there is a ferocity lurking. The sea and Chiron's world blend, plunging his world into deep blues, giving the film a dreamlike quality. This only builds ve... Read the full review »