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While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results.
A Black couple's first date takes a dangerous turn when a police officer pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. After the officer is accidentally killed, the couple is forced to go on the run, becoming a symbol of resistance and a source of inspiration for many. Their journey highlights themes of racial injustice and the fight for freedom.
Queen & Slim was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its timely themes, powerful performances, and stylish direction. While some found its narrative uneven, many lauded its exploration of Black identity and police brutality in contemporary America, and its powerful resonance with audiences.
A potent and timely exploration of race, justice, and Black identity in America.
Praised for the compelling performances of Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith.
Acknowledged for its stylish direction and powerful, albeit sometimes bleak, narrative.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, frequently citing the powerful performances, the film's relevant social commentary on race and police brutality, and its emotional impact as standout elements. Many found it to be a thought-provoking and important cinematic experience.
Nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (Jodie Turner-Smith).
The film's director, Melina Matsoukas, is a renowned music video director and had previously worked with many of the film's stars, including Beyoncé and Rihanna, before directing 'Queen & Slim'.
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The eponymous couple - Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith have hit it off after their first date and are driving when they are pulled over by a traffic cop. Quite quickly, things spiral out of control with both her and the cop shot - the...
Queen & Slim was entertaining overall, and its social messaging that might have turned off viewers of a certain political world view worked for me. It will not make my greatest movie list, but it held my interest. Not because of its theme o...
To its credit, 'Queen & Slim' features some pretty stellar performances and great camerawork but has to work against the mammoth influence of its writing and pacing to make something memorable, and ultimately fails. It's a shame because Mat...
_**A powerful socio-political statement disguised as a road-movie**_ >_We'd never talked about it, but I figured you knew the rules. If a cop stopped, you didn't run, you didn't talk back, you didn't ever, ever get angry. White people co...