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6.1/10
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A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Phoenix Noelle
- Sophia
- (as Phoenix Noelle Reece)
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I loved the imagery, the backdrop of New Orleans, the story, though predictable, developed well. Good love story, romantic and endearing.
Production: Pretty basic all around. Nothing really stands out, but it isn't bad. Some continuity issues just like every other film. The music really sets the tone of the film. The script is a little dull/generic. 6/10.
On Screen: The acting was okay. Lakeith Stanfield made his character Michael Block, believable but, on the other hand, Issa Rae's character Mae Morton, wasn't. She didn't really have acting range. It's like she is uncomfortable the entire film. Additionally, the secondary characters are just cookie cutouts typical love movie motifs. Also, there are some plot holes that made the secondary story a little confusing. 6/10.
Content/Impact: To see black love portrayed in film is a rarity in itself. The best way to describe this film is love. The love that they show between black men and women, black women, and black men in a positive light, for the most part, is essential to tell our stories from a normalized perspective. This is what happens when we tell our own stories. 8/10.
Overall: It's a solid Valentine's day film to see with your loved ones, but because of the slow nature of this film, the performances needs to be outstanding and this falls short. I'll give it an 6.6/10.
On Screen: The acting was okay. Lakeith Stanfield made his character Michael Block, believable but, on the other hand, Issa Rae's character Mae Morton, wasn't. She didn't really have acting range. It's like she is uncomfortable the entire film. Additionally, the secondary characters are just cookie cutouts typical love movie motifs. Also, there are some plot holes that made the secondary story a little confusing. 6/10.
Content/Impact: To see black love portrayed in film is a rarity in itself. The best way to describe this film is love. The love that they show between black men and women, black women, and black men in a positive light, for the most part, is essential to tell our stories from a normalized perspective. This is what happens when we tell our own stories. 8/10.
Overall: It's a solid Valentine's day film to see with your loved ones, but because of the slow nature of this film, the performances needs to be outstanding and this falls short. I'll give it an 6.6/10.
As a filmmaker and writer, this project is very different to see on the screen. For as long as I can remember, there are not many movies like this with an all black cast telling a story such as this with a great budget. No stereotypes or crazy upside down story, it's something very soothing and relaxing. The music definitely was a great addition to the film. The main cast did an excellent job portraying the characters. Hoping for more black movies such as this to hit the big/small screens. It's our time to shine in a positive light!
Finally a film showing beautiful brown actors in normal, healthy and mature relationships, telling a romantic story where neither race, violence nor toxic, dysfunctional behavior are used as crux. Love scenes between the characters and the family portrayals were far more realistic than we've seen with typical films featuring people of color. In fact the fact that the characters were people of color made absolutely no difference- it's as it should be. The musical soundtrack really resonates by subtly showcasing many iconic 80s and contemporary R&B tracks that are generally not in frequent rotation; these brought back so many wonderful, long-forgotten memories.
There was no cgi, no gun or other violence, no angry foul behavior ... and we need more films like this. I felt great during and after watching this film and I can't say that about many films these days. Well done.
LaKeith Stanfeild and Issae Rae have really good chemistry I felt. It made it believable that their romance was so perfect. Also like the chemistry that Stanfeild had with Lil Rey Howry who played his big brother.
The movie was about two stories. the romance between Stanfeild and Rae's character. Then the movie did flashbacks of Rae's character's mother who had to make a choice between a man she loves and her passion.
Both on their own made great stories but the way this movie handle both material was not great. It did not blend together well at all as it jumped from one story to another without any real set up.
The jazz score made me think this movie was going to be too adult and sophisticated for my taste but after a while I just felt it was being used to cover what was wrong with the flick.
Can't say that I did not like it. That would not be true but I can say is that it could have been better.
'The Photograph' Cast Shares Most Romantic Movie Picks
'The Photograph' Cast Shares Most Romantic Movie Picks
Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, and more of The Photograph cast share why they wanted to put this story on the screen and the movies they turn on to get into a romantic mood.
Did you know
- TriviaLaKeith Stanfield and Lil Rel Howery both appeared in Jordan Peele's film Get Out (2017). They did not share any scenes together.
- GoofsWhen Isaac takes the photo of Christina, he holds the camera in landscape (horizontal) orientation, but the photo when first printed in the darkroom is in portrait (vertical) orientation.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Movies for a First Date (2024)
- SoundtracksCome Home
Written by Anderson .Paak (as Brandon Anderson), André 3000 (as Andre Benjamin), Jairus Mozee
Performed by Anderson .Paak feat. André 3000 (as André 3000)
Courtesy of Aftermath Entertainment, exclusively distributed by 12 Tone Music, LLC
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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- Countries of origin
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- Language
- Also known as
- Tấm Ảnh
- Filming locations
- Queens Museum, Queens, New York, USA(A Filming location in trailer)
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Box office
- Budget
- $16,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $20,578,185
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,181,865
- Feb 16, 2020
- Gross worldwide
- $20,690,779
- Runtime
- 1h 46m(106 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
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