A Universal Picture, Written by Gregory Allen Howard, Kasi Lemmons, Directed by Kasi Lemmons.
This is a solid and well made biopic about one of the most important people in American history. I couldn’t help but get the feeling that this film didn’t properly show the full impact this woman had and the amount of lives she saved.
It is told in a very standard manner and while this gets the job done, I wish there had been a bit more imagination put into it to create something truly special.
The supporting turns from Leslie Odom Jr, Joe Alwyn, and Janelle Monáe are effective, but the film is carried entirely on the back of Cynthia Erivo, who is very good here.
She also stands a chance of becoming the youngest EGOT in history due to her song ‘Stand Up’ (she has no chance in the acting race) and it would be interesting to see such a piece of history.
Rating = 3/5
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