Waste of time

Great Film overall

For all the hype it got I was expecting a lot more!

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

A genuinely shallow movie, about one shot that actually made an impression. Seems like the pilot for a t.v. show and incomplete.

Moonlight is a purely beautiful film. From beginning to end, the stunning cinematography, compelling characters and subtle but effective storytelling create a masterpiece of a work that leaves the audience in awe. Common critiques include complaints of slow pacing and lack of subject matter, and while the film definitely takes its time in the first two acts, the latter could not be more untrue.Those used to hasty, oversaturated and uninspiring plots found in many of today's high-grossing films are, of course, going to struggle with Moonlight. This film makes textbook-equivalent use of the "show, don't tell" rule. This is not a feature for individuals who require stories to be spelled out to them. Moonlight is an exploration of the heart and soul, and of what it means to live as true to oneself. The themes of this film are present in every second of its runtime. In the conversations between mother and son, in the tender gazes between two childhood best friends-turned pining lovers. An important point worth mentioning is, of course, the treatment of these marginalized characters. The LGBT community's presence in cinema has been long standing, but poorly acknowledged. This is especially true of black and brown LGBT folk. Representation in media comes at a constant risk of falling into detrimental stereotypes, and very often it does. I come to expect this from every movie about gay characters. Therefore, going into Moonlight, I was naturally worried. Worried that I would have to endure yet more disappointment. As I watched the majority of the film through bated breath, I wondered what the outcome of our protagonist would be. To my surprise, I was greeted not with a painful and heartwrenching conclusion involving death or rejection, but with acceptance and comfort. The ending to this film left me crying not tears of sadness, but of affection. I have to admit that every time I watch Moonlight, I feel a familiar softness in my heart, a sort of vulnerability that overtakes me. The beauty of the writing and expert portrayal by the actors, wrapped up in engaging visuals along with a magnificent score make for one of the most gorgeous, touching, and fulfilling films of all time.

I am finding a lot of movies nowadays are so boring that I am inclined to walk out after an hour or so. However, some films get going in the second half and you find it was worth persevering with. Not this one. Told in three parts with some excellent acting the plot was week and one dimensional. Just when you think the story was about to take off it went back to the long drawn out scenes with too many pauses between dialog that you are left wondering if the conversation has been muted. Talking of conversation there are moments when the jive talk is impossible to interpret and you think you are watching a sequel to "Airplane." Good beginning, some middle and an ending that makes the movie a waste of time. Oscar winner? Shouldn't be.

First time I watched this movie I didn't know what to expect. I really liked the cinematography and music from the start. Actors were also good. This movie did a great job in all those aspects. I didn't know anything about the plot prior and was pretty surprised about him being gay. I just wasn't expecting the movie to go there. Anyways it came as a surprise and I think I didn't enjoy the movie as much because it came about kind of randomly. I ended up watching the movie again later on and this time I really enjoyed it. I noticed all the production a lot more and really loved it. I could also understand his story and struggle a lot more knowing that he was fighting with this from the beginning of the movie. Anyways, the whole production was just beautiful. I understand why this movie did so well. It has nothing to do with them doing something edgy by casting a black gay dude. The whole production was amazing and that's why this movie deserves the awards it got.