Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ulkar Alakbarova of Movie Moves Me

2020-12-19

The beauty of the film is not only in its thoughtfulness or concept that provides food for thought. The costume and cinematography provide high contrast of an era with its black and white shades as well as the vivid colors that make it beautiful and scary at the same time. Read more

David McGinnis of Fellowship of the Screen

2020-12-23

The film is a true actor’s showcase and Boseman is on a glide path to win the first posthumous acting Oscar since Heath Ledger.

Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen of I'm Jeffrey Rex

2020-12-26

Although it is difficult to escape the fact that this story was made for the stage, George C. Wolfe’s ensemble drama about gatekeeping, ownership, and exploitation is nevertheless engrossing and upsetting. Read more

Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies

2021-03-18

I’ve put off watching this movie, since the subject matter didn’t immediately grab me. But I’m glad I caught it, since I really enjoyed it. Read more

Ruth Maramis of FlixChatter

2021-05-01

Well, both are truly Oscar-worthy! Oh man, if only Viola won this year, she was incredible! I’m not overly fond of the film itself overall... Read more

Filipe Freitas of Always Good Movies

2020-12-30

The characters reveal to be meaningful as they express ingrained thoughts and narrate disturbing stories, both personal and unconfirmed. Almost in counterpoint, the film swings unabashedly at the sound of jazz while capturing the atmosphere of that specific time. Read more