This artfully shot coming of age film featuring a black character, Chiron, at 3 points in his life, first as a child, second as a teenager, and lastly as a young man struggling to find his place in a world that otherwise expects specific life choices given his circumstances. Director Barry Jenkins imbues this film with lingering, poetic sweeps while furtively building the character's arc through the film running time. There is a nice use of color all throughout the film, bolstering the mood and tension. I think it starts out strong, but gets a little narratively weak by the 3rd act.
I give it 3 stars, or a grade of B.
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