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This movie is phenomenal and pertinent for present day. The storyline, writing, cast and acting are exceptional. There is originality in this story that ties to spirituality and reality with a little coming of age. The lead Danielle Deadwyler delivered. If humans dont choose to do better we'll be heading into this society portrayed. Any hating, negative reviews here can be attributed to the saying, if you throw a rock into a pack of dogs....

Washington and Sy bring the chemistry with competitive admiration. It becomes international with Sy and the couples history of espionage. Auntie and Unc were awesome. Their son young Jahleel Kamara held his own with this all star cast, especially learning to sing Lionel Richie jams.

I feel as though all these negative reviews are more about the critics trying to put this movie in a box (and maybe some personal racist issues) rather than letting it stand alone. It's about a struggling loving family that has flaws, it's about loss and grief, and how each family member deals with all of these things individually. It's done beautifully, no loose ends. The focus was completely on the family members; not to tell the storyline of Peter Pan or Alice in Wonderland, a-gain (we know those stories). Real life issues with imagination and fairy dust running thru it. If you're distracted you may miss something so watch the movie. 😉 It may be, that this movie will have children asking relevant questions about life, for God sakes have a real conversation with your children when they do ask. To all the people who live 100% perfect lives this movie may not be for you but if you're a human being with a heart, soul and mind, you'll most likely get this movie. Kudos to the all the wonderful actors, casting was perfect and screenplay was beautifully written.

The good and evil of this story speaks to your soul. Some feel the laws and rules of humanity don't apply to them and others will fight to the death for freedom in humanity. This movie had many twist and turns it always kept you guessing. Janelle Monae's acting was impeccable, the storyline flows beautifully. Excellent movie.

I'm very happy to finally see a movie recognizing this amazing American icon.... but I can't help but feel something was missing. The story seemed too perfect or maybe too Hollywood. Many parts lingered in unnecessary places and came across recklessly light... the grit was missing.I think done intentionally, so average Americans could watch it without feeling uncomfortable. The strategy of the Underground railroad was portrayed as basic, but it was a complicated, well planned network of dedicated Americans. All in all, the move was good, I would encourage people to see it, but I won't see it a second time. The writing lacked sincerity and heart. A TV series by John Legend "The Underground" had much more realistic content and writing that included Harriet Tubman in the story line.