Based on the novel by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk is the story of Tish, a newly-engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover’s innocence while carrying their first-born child. It is a celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, their families and their lives, trying to bring about justice through love, for love and the promise of the American dream.
I was a little bit sketchy about seeing this movie because it was from the guy that did Moonlight. So I totally expected one of those movies that you know is a good movie but is boring as hell. I was pleasantly surprised though. This movie was actually really good and did a great job of showing the effects of what was going on through several different sets of eyes and ages.
I would recommend people checking this out. It's not a must see by any means but it is a very well acted and scripted movie.
I was a little bit sketchy about seeing this movie because it was from the guy that did Moonlight. So I totally expected one of those movies that you know is a good movie but is boring as hell. I was pleasantly surprised though. This movie was actually really good and did a great job of showing the effects of what was going on through several different sets of eyes and ages.
I would recommend people checking this out. It's not a must see by any means but it is a very well acted and scripted movie.
