Native Son
2019, Drama, 1h 48m
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Native Son's struggles with its problematic source material are uneven but overall compelling, thanks largely to Ashton Sanders' poised work in the central role. Read critic reviews
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Bigger Thomas
Mary Dalton
Jan Erlone
Trudy Thomas
Bessie
Peggy
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At times quite visually stunning, but with tonal incongruities that make for a disjointed viewing experience.
September 10, 2019 | Full Review… -
Nearly 80 years after Native Son was first published, we're still searching for answers.
April 11, 2019 | Full Review… -
Native Son makes a number of changes to its source material, many of which dilute the story's power.
April 6, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Thanks in great part to the staying power of the source material, and the blistering work by Ashton Sanders and KiKi Layne, Native Son leaves a lasting imprint.
April 5, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Native Son is heartbreaking and painfully relevant, proving that in the nearly 80 years since Wright published his novel, little has changed.
April 5, 2019 | Rating: B | Full Review… -
The movie is at once struggling with what it wants to say, what it needs to say and what history has said before it, and its message becomes muddled in the process.
April 5, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
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