When
famed photographer Christina Eames unexpectedly dies, she leaves her estranged
daughter Mae Morton (Issa Rae) hurt, angry, and full of questions. When a
photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box is found, Mae finds herself on a
journey delving into her mother's early life and ignites a powerful, unexpected
romance with a rising-star journalist, Michael Block (LaKeith Stanfield).
There are so many topics creatively touched on in this film. Mother and daughter relationships, healthy marriages, sibling interactions, office politics, keeping secrets, friendships, selfishness, casual dating, fear, and self discovery to name a few.
The simplicity of the script was welcomed. It gave a realism to the movie that allowed for the actors to express a thoughtfulness that is missed sometimes when portraying black characters.
Certain aspects of the cinematography brought Spike Lee to mind, and the soundtrack was nothing less than music Gold. It's worth seeing.
Joy Jenkins
2 months ago
I went to see Photograph. The soundtrack is BOMB with all of our favorite 80s songs from Luther, Anita Baker, Whitney, Patti, Karyn White and so much more. It has a heavy jazzy feel like Denzel in Mo Better Blues. Remember that Spike Lee classic? Its a quiet movie. (Nice way of saying slow and boring) Its said to be 2 love stories told at once. In all reality its a super hyped up and over rated booty call. Unfortunately when it was over I sd, "That's it?" It seems like there needed to be more. There's no nudity in the movie but I hate how Hollywood makes sex so casual. Its well written and acted. Do NOT go to this movie if you are sleepy. As a matter of fact, even if you're not sleepy, this movie is known to lull its audience to sleep.
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