The Photograph (2020)

The Photograph: Directed by Stella Meghie. With Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Chanté Adams, Y’lan Noel. A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.

“Production: Pretty basic all around. Nothing really stands out, but it isnu0026#39;t bad. Some continuity issues just like every other film. The music really sets the tone of the film. The script is a little dull/generic. 6/10.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOn Screen: The acting was okay. Lakeith Stanfield made his character Michael Block, believable but, on the other hand, Issa Raeu0026#39;s character Mae Morton, wasnu0026#39;t. She didnu0026#39;t really have acting range. Itu0026#39;s like she is uncomfortable the entire film. Additionally, the secondary characters are just cookie cutouts typical love movie motifs. Also, there are some plot holes that made the secondary story a little confusing. 6/10.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eContent/Impact: To see black love portrayed in film is a rarity in itself. The best way to describe this film is love. The love that they show between black men and women, black women, and black men in a positive light, for the most part, is essential to tell our stories from a normalized perspective. This is what happens when we tell our own stories. 8/10.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOverall: Itu0026#39;s a solid Valentineu0026#39;s day film to see with your loved ones, but because of the slow nature of this film, the performances needs to be outstanding and this falls short. Iu0026#39;ll give it an 6.6/10.”