Porscha Barry

I know some people felt disturbed by the Nazi background, but we have to remember that the setting is in WW II Germany. Amma Asante always makes beautiful films that force people to see other perspectives, and I think she did just that with this film. A young German girl struggling with her identity as being both black and German can be relatable to anyone who has ever felt torn between who they are and who they are told they are or aren’t “suppose” to be. Unlike Belle, this film had a very bittersweet ending that drove home the severity of racial prejudice that drove a father to murder his own son during that era. Where such thoughtless loyalty to Germany and the Fuhrer was expected. Amma Asante loves to bring to light the places where black people resided that no one ever knew they were. Which is why I love her films, because of the history explanation at the ending. Personally, I enjoyed this film and hope to see many more works from her!

I was a big fan of the original, and at first wasn’t thrilled when I heard about the reboot. That being said, I watched it and I gotta say I love it. It’s not the same charmed, it’s a new, modern perspective on the classic. One I intend to keep watching!

OMG! Blue Beetle is amazing!!!! I LOVED IT! I love the message, the storyline, and the origin! You gotta see it!