Moonlight is a quiet film with a big statement to make – and it does this expertly. The score blends classical opera with hip hop and R&B seamlessly. Trevante Rhodes as the adult Chiron is superb and his crush Kevin played by Andre Holland share some of the most human scenes that we’ve seen on film in years.Įvery performance in Moonlight is perfect and Jenkins’ direction is natural. After watching Chiron struggle through his various incarnations and identities, the conclusion to Moonlight is subtle and satisfying. The final section can only be described as sweet. Ashton Sanders as Chiron doesn’t say much, but he has a hugely expressive face and the closing moments of this chapter are heart breaking. It’s harrowing and the most uncomfortable section of the film to watch.
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High school bullying, first sexual experiences and Chiron’s mother (Naomie Harris) is in the depths of her crack addiction. But what really makes the film such an intimate portrayal is the clever omission of a key element of story structure. The focus on the Main Character Throughline, the cinematography, the editingeverything brings you in close and whispers Chiron's journey of self-actualization. The second section is the toughest to watch. Watching Moonlight is a deeply personal experience. A24 has been exploring a possible sale, with the Oscar-winning indie studio looking to cash in as media acquisitions. It’s a beautiful relationship and the chemistry between Hibbert and Ali is electric. A24, Studio Behind Moonlight and Uncut Gems, Explored Selling for 3 Billion. But there is something in Ali’s (now Oscar-winning) performance that is so quiet and reflective that it allows the audience to come to their own conclusions for his motivations.
It’s not a showy performance and you could argue that it’s cliché. This is also where we get to see Mahershala Ali as drug dealer with a heart of gold Juan. Hibbert who is largely silent but delivers a powerful performance.
The first chapter has a subtle and strong performance from newcomer Alex R. 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, while grappling with his own sexuality. Set over three parts of Chiron’s life (childhood, teenager and adult), Barry Jenkins’ film examines identity, sexuality, race and expectation with nuance and grace.
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