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Good Story With Strong Performances (REVIEW)

posted 7 years ago by themovieparadise
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What drew me into this movie was just how damn likable Markees Christmas was as Morris. He brought a relatability and a charisma to the character that made him a perfect lead character. I wouldn't say this was my favorite child actor performance of the year, but Christmas did an excellent job carrying the film, especially since this was his big screen debut. But I thought Craig Robinson was the highlight of the movie. He was truly fantastic. He was a great anchor of the film, perfectly playing a father struggling to still connect with his aging son. A lot of Robinson's acting is subtle. He gives just a little indication of what he's thinking, and it goes a long way for inferring what's going on in his head. Robinson proves himself in this film to be more than just a comedic talent, but to also have some dramatic chops. I would love to see him explore that avenue more in his movies...

You can read our full review here: http://www.themovieparadise.com/2016/12/morris-from-america-review-craig-robinson.html

[–] nishivijay 7 years ago

I thought it was a great movie because it captures the moment. Not much is going on and it's not the most complicated story but it's well paced, beautifully filmed, relatable and I was with the film moment by moment.

Great independent movie but it's not always so easy to pull it off.

I thought both the father and the son were fantastic. I think the father is more biased towards fandom and the son is trying to come from a more real place to understand the art form. Less idealized but more from a place of wanting to perform...