Masterfull Executed

Rating: 9/10 (23 October 2015)

I first heard of Beasts of No Nation some time ago, being tipped that Idris Elba was to be portraying a Child Soldier General. Forgetting about it for a while, I ended up skimming through Netflix on the day of its release, and jumped in without hesitation.
This, throughout it's entirety, is an exceptional portrayal of an all too real circumstance. Hitting home from very early on, the film grows and adapts throughout, providing some excellent story telling.
BoNN is very similar to Thin Red Line, only more relevant to the current time. It's beautifully captured shots, intense colour and soft narrative are exceptional; something that I loved in Thin Red Line. Every scene is enjoyable and entertaining, which is in contrast to it's dark story.
Acting wise this is brilliant, not a single child in this film lets up. When introduced to Idris' character, I was sceptical at first – slightly 'Kony 2012/ stereotypical African General'. My opinion, however, was quickly erased and only down to the costume design – Idris gives a monumental performance throughout.
Not one to watch in the background, one to really digest..