Miami Archive

Moonlight, Blu-ray (2016)

by Audiophile Audition | Mar 5, 2017 | DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews

A very moving feature about the life of a young black man. Moonlight, Blu-ray (2016) Actors: Denzel Washington, Russell Hornsby, Mahershala Ali, Stephen Henderson, Jovan Adepo Studio: A21/ Pastel/ Lionsgate (3/14/7) Video: 2.39:1 1080p HD color for 16:9 screens Audio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish Extras: Audio commentary with director Barry Jenkins, “Ensemble of Emotion” – The Making of Moonlight, The Music of Moonlight, “Cruel Beauty” – Filming in Miami, Ultraviolet digital HD Length: 138 min. Rating: ****1/2 In this feature nominated for eight Academy Awards (but which many think is over-rated), the life of the young man, Chiron, called “Black” in the second part, is divided into three parts, played by three different actors: at age 11, 17 and in his 20s. The actors look not alike at all. It’s a story of human connection and self-discovery in the life of a young black man growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami, with great performances from the ensemble around him. But some reviewers have thought the whole film was a waste of time and money. Chiron is brought up as a youngster by a generally good man who also happens to be a drug dealer. […]