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Gorgeous visuals, an affecting love story, and simmering chemistry between Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield keep The Photograph solidly in focus.
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Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae do wonderful work as people with an instant connection. February 25, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae do wonderful work as people with an instant connection.
Richard Roeper
The American black experience has been the definition of pain; however, we do experience joy, fun, and love like every other race. We also experience success, and that is silently the most powerful element of The Photograph. February 19, 2020 | Full Review…
The American black experience has been the definition of pain; however, we do experience joy, fun, and love like every other race. We also experience success, and that is silently the most powerful element of The Photograph.
D. Watkins
It is so good. It is so lovely, and beautifully acted, [and] gorgeously shot. February 15, 2020 | Rating: 8.8/10 | Full Review…
It is so good. It is so lovely, and beautifully acted, [and] gorgeously shot.
Christy Lemire
It's a little too soft and soupy. February 15, 2020 | Full Review…
It's a little too soft and soupy.
Peter Rainer
Love, romantic or otherwise, is complicated. The Photograph reminds us that familial love is the root of how we love others. February 14, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Love, romantic or otherwise, is complicated. The Photograph reminds us that familial love is the root of how we love others.
Janaya Greene
For a Valentine's trip to the movies, you couldn't wish for a hotter and more talented pair of lovers than Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield. Too bad the movie snuffs out their spark with cliches and over-complicated flashbacks. February 14, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
For a Valentine's trip to the movies, you couldn't wish for a hotter and more talented pair of lovers than Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield. Too bad the movie snuffs out their spark with cliches and over-complicated flashbacks.
Peter Travers
I was afraid I was in for a sappy romance. The Photograph, written and directed by Stella Meghie, turned out to be decidedly romantic and not at all sappy. It's beautiful to watch (and not just because of its unusually handsome stars). February 25, 2020 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
I was afraid I was in for a sappy romance. The Photograph, written and directed by Stella Meghie, turned out to be decidedly romantic and not at all sappy. It's beautiful to watch (and not just because of its unusually handsome stars).
Alexandra MacAaron
Chances are audiences will fall in love with the stars' relaxed and natural chemistry. It's just a shame their romance is trapped in a movie as staid as this one. February 22, 2020 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Chances are audiences will fall in love with the stars' relaxed and natural chemistry. It's just a shame their romance is trapped in a movie as staid as this one.
Matt Brunson
Director/screenwriter Stella Meghie is a skilled storyteller who has delivered a modern love story that works. February 21, 2020 | Full Review…
Director/screenwriter Stella Meghie is a skilled storyteller who has delivered a modern love story that works.
Lapacazo Sandoval
You don't need to bring a handkerchief into the theatre for fear of ocular leakage, but The Photograph's modestly hopeful denouement is, truly, picture perfect. February 20, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
You don't need to bring a handkerchief into the theatre for fear of ocular leakage, but The Photograph's modestly hopeful denouement is, truly, picture perfect.
Marc Savlov
The question becomes, will Mae and Michael make the same mistake of sacrificing happiness for success? One thing's for sure: They're going to look good doing it. February 20, 2020 | Full Review…
The question becomes, will Mae and Michael make the same mistake of sacrificing happiness for success? One thing's for sure: They're going to look good doing it.
Chris McCoy
Sweet and sophisticated, The Photograph plays out like many romantic dramas do. The plot of the film is easy to follow, and predictable at times, but it's an enjoyable watch. February 20, 2020 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…
Sweet and sophisticated, The Photograph plays out like many romantic dramas do. The plot of the film is easy to follow, and predictable at times, but it's an enjoyable watch.
Adriana Gomez-Weston
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