Queen & Slim

As a work of social commentary, Queen & Slim is powerful and surprisingly subtle. As a romance, it is utterly devastating.

A truly disturbing movie which showcases the amazing talent of Daniel Kaluuya. Some flaws along the way but overall a good movie.

Melina Matsoukas not only fully develops her characters, but the challenges facing the Black community today and attitudes that still have not changed in terms of police brutality and civil rights.

A vibrant, timely and thought-provoking feature debut film. Jodie Turner-Smith is a revelation. [Full Review in Spanish]

Ultimately, Queen & Slim seems to bolster a belief-women should be quiet and support their men-that's both inherently conservative and especially frustrating given the nature of the lovers-on-the-run genre.

I wouldn't call the film tedious - Matsoukas' aesthetic choices are too sharp for that - but on the whole, Queen & Slim has more style than substance.

The timeliness and powerful intentions of Queen & Slim are inarguable, as are the talents on display.

The year's most tender love story, as well as a potent social issue drama.

Queen & Slim is a tremendous tribute to the human spirit. And although it dramatizes themes of desperation and injustice, it is hauntingly beautiful. Its heroes - and heartbreak - will stay with you long after the credits roll.

I appreciate it and admire it, but it felt clumsy...these things weren't woven into each other...and it's got an ending I've seen in other movies.