A great and gripping movie

Rating: 8/10 (2 December 2018)

So, I went to the cinema with my English class with some expectations. I had heard that this was a great movie, a must-see movie. And that was great! I thought the story would be centered on Ron Stallworth (J.D Washington), turns out it was not. Despite some harsh critics, we also get the supremacists point of view, AND, also follow Flip, his Jewish colleague (Adam Driver) whose story and role throughout the movie is just as important as Ron's. The film really succeeded in incorporating humor in a serious subject and I don't remember one joke being misplaced. The actors are convincing, their performance is really spot on and they give a very realistic vibe. The soundtrack is great, it really gives a specific vibe during some scenes. I won't focus on the historic part because, the film being based on a true story, it's not something I can judge. Or at least, I don't feel like it's my place. However, it gets a bit long toward the end and as interesting as the movie may be, there was a moment when I wanted the story to end. But the unexpected true videos make you realise this isn't just a "funny" story, but real events that took place with real bad people and not some movie villains.
It reminds you that despite everyone saying things have changed, racisms is still very present and truly not so much has changed. It's a really moving ending and I didn't quite know how to feel after having seen all of that. That's the reason why I encourage you to go see that movie. I won't say I strongly recommend it, or that it is an incredible movie, but this is moving, and enjoyable. I think that is what you ask for when you go to the cinema, so it's worth seeing.