Recent events make Loving the perfect movie to watch right now. Set among the civil rights movement, this movie shows that love defeats all. Sophie's review in particular captures its meaning in a skillful web of words.
WARNING: This reveals key points in the movies, a.k.a there are tons of spoilers.
Loving
Sophie’s Take: ✭✭✭✭✭
The beautiful story of Loving V. Virginia couldn’t have been more perfectly adapted for the screen. This movie truly took us through a triumphant journey, which unveiled America’s dark past but spotlighted Richard and Mildred Loving's dynamic story as they fought the racist standards that America upheld. This film highlighted the beautiful scenery of Virginia’s countryside fields as a perfect contrast to the horrors of the police deeming Richard and Mildred's marriage unconstitutional. The joyful celebrations and parties with the couples friends and family shone a light on the movie’s dark undertones which can make it seem like a depressing film. But underneath, it's a story of love, breaking barriers, and justice. By focusing on the couple and their children rather than the lawyers and case itself, the movie was able to depict such a classic textbook story on America’s past in a graceful, elegant way which highlighted the love and dedication that the couple shared with each other. Some frames of this movie were particularly beautiful such as the scene of Richard telling Mildred about the house he’ll build her, under the backdrop of the field. Or the porch scene in the snowy landscape of their Virginia home, accompanied by their soft-toned dialogue which is present throughout the movie.
Scout’s Take: ✭✭✭✩✩
Loving was a great story but more importantly, it was beautifully composed. The fast-paced factor of the media and interviews with the couple and the slow, dark hue of their life in the city gave the perfect sum of how they must have been feeling. My favorite part was when the Life magazine photographer visited Mr. and Mrs. Loving. He was such an interesting man and took a really raw approach to photographing them, he simply gave people a peek into what an interracial marriage was like: normal. Richard’s paranoia also added to the film, he was nervous in every interview and this showed both sides of the story, Mildred being the other, more social type. These two different personalities allowed anyone viewing the film to be able to experience it on a more personal level. This wasn’t one of my favorite movies but it was very well made. All in all, I thought it was very easy going and captured the essence of a tough yet triumphant situation.
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