Last night I saw Barry Jenkins' "If Beale Street Could Talk"

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Going in I barely knew what the movie was about. Great story, great performances, and powerful.

If you're looking for a good movie this weekend, this is it.

[hlthe2b]

1. I like the cast, but I too can't tell what it is about from the promos.

The "buzz" seems to be quite good, so glad to hear you thought so too.

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2. Yeah, the trailer doesn't really tell you much...

I did find out it was based on a story by James Baldwin. Its a love story, with a lot of pain.

[DonViejo]

3. Can't tell from this OP either. eom

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5. Pretty good review here if you want to know more...

https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-mov-if-beale-street-could-talk-rev-1221-story.html

[DonViejo]

6. Thanks but duh for me. Why I didn't connect it with James Baldwin is beyond me...

I too have seen the commercials and wondered, "what's it about?" Thanks again! Much appreciated!

[LisaM]

4. I thought the performances were spectacular, and it was beautifully shot.

Regina King stood out in an absolutely stellar cast - she was astonishing.

As a movie, though, it dragged, in my opinion (note: I'm sure lots of people will disagree). It was beautiful, I liked it while I was watching it, and I'm sure the pacing was intentional, but I think it needed some energy here and there.

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7. Regina King is amazing.

I got used to the change in "voice" and movement back in forth through time after a while, but it was a little jarring at first.