The movie follows the journey of Noni, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, with a dream to become a singer. Throughout her career she deals with the pressures of the music industry and her mother Macy, played by Minnie Driver. Noni battles with the persona that she is supposed to be to the public and who she truly is at her core. As the story develops Noni has a brush with death and is saved by officer Kaz, played by Nate Parker and the story takes off from there.
Top 4 Reasons To Watch Beyond The Lights
1. Great Love Story: Who doesn’t enjoy a great love story. The film is great in that it captures intimate tights shots. I got a dash of “The Notebook” when Noni and Kaz were at the beach, but that wasn’t a bad thing!
2. Music/Soundtrack: All the music greatly compliments the movie. The song Blackbird by Nina Simone is a running theme throughout that helps tie the story. The movie’s soundtrack, released on November 10, 2014, features a mélange of ballads, R&B and pop tunes.
3. Nate Parker: From his smile to his amazing body, ladies you should be on your way to theaters right now! His character in the film is very honest which is refreshing to see juxtapose amidst the chaotic and often toxic scenarios that Noni encounters.
4. Take Away Message: Noni’s rollercoaster of self-discovery is a relatable one. Remove the paparazzi, the fame and the tabloids and at its core it is the journey of self-love, growth and acceptance.
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood did a great job. Have you seen the movie yet? What are your thoughts?
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