I took it as this being a social-political film disguised as a heist film. I don't even think the point was about the heist itself, but the political chess that was behind the whole scheme to begin with. Such as the reasons behind her owing them money was politically motivated, the plot-twist was rooted with political connects, and where they were pulling the heist at was all rooted from a political aspect. I do not believe the point is about the heist at all, that was just the catalyst of everything else, like the heist needed to be pulled for everything else to resolve on its on however those dominoes would of fell. But overall, this is more ABOUT the climate of Chicago politics in its purest interpretation.
Widows (2018) Trailer: Steve McQueen heist flick starring Viola Davis and Michelle Rodriguez
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I took it as this being a social-political film disguised as a heist film. I don't even think the point was about the heist itself, but the political chess that was behind the whole scheme to begin with. Such as the reasons behind her owing them money was politically motivated, the plot-twist was rooted with political connects, and where they were pulling the heist at was all rooted from a political aspect. I do not believe the point is about the heist at all, that was just the catalyst of everything else, like the heist needed to be pulled for everything else to resolve on its on however those dominoes would of fell. But overall, this is more ABOUT the climate of Chicago politics in its purest interpretation.
Veronica, she's been uptight and pretty much a bytch towards everyone. She had zero connection to any of those women whatsoever except the fact that they were all widows of those men. It was agreed once it was said and done, there all going to go about their business and won't see each other again. That was the agreement. However, Veronica, now finally free from grief sees old girl and greets her with a smile, which is the first time she smiled throughout the whole movie. She's liberated from everything and can go on with her life as the other woman is able to go on with hers. Add on to the fact that old girl took a bullet for them, so it is only natural to holla just to ensure she's okay too.
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
I liked the movie a lot but there was something missing to give it greatness. I can't put my finger on it.
Really loved how they weaved the political aspect into the heist. Daniel Kaluya was an absolute savage and should get a best actor nomination. He was very scary.
Queen Viola was great too as was the tall white girl. Loved the double crosses too.
Really loved how they weaved the political aspect into the heist. Daniel Kaluya was an absolute savage and should get a best actor nomination. He was very scary.
Queen Viola was great too as was the tall white girl. Loved the double crosses too.
I loved the score tooHans Zimmer on the beat
This was my same feeling too.
that was the first time she smiled after the funeral too
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Makavalli
Sinister is a system
Or they won, however you want to take how it ended.
All up to interpretation. Still a warning to the shyt u might go thru dealing with cacs
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
The camera work on the gym/freestyle scene was
Drew Wonder
Superstar
Definitely did feel like a lost episode of the Wire. Kaluuya’s character reminded me of Chris and Marlo, Farrell’s character reminded me of Carcetti. And Paperboi gave me a Stringer Bell, trying to go legitimate vibe
Drew Wonder
Superstar
gym freestyle and the one shot showing the neighborhood changing during the car ride were the two best scenes imoThe camera work on the gym/freestyle scene was
The camera work on the gym/freestyle scene was
Every scene. I want McQueen to do a full-on action flick.
PoorAndDangerous
Superstar
Can't wait to see this. Going Tuesday
Ok I'm glad this wasn't just me.
NobodyReally
Superstar
This was really great. Non-stop tension and suspense. I really loved the layers that highlight the relationship between politics, organized and unorganized crime, race, and class. I also enjoyed the characters and their development. The twist was fukking awesome. My friend would not believe it until she saw it literally, even though the evidence was there. The only thing I was kinda iffy about was the awkwardness of the ending, but I get what McQueen was trying to do there, and I guess that's life -awkward and tentative. It reminds us of who these women are and who they aren't. I do wonder what happened to Jamal's brother and Mulligan's son. I wish there had been some after shots of their reactions or something.
All in all, this was excellent.
9 out of 10.
All in all, this was excellent.
9 out of 10.
NobodyReally
Superstar
I'm so glad to hear I wasn't the only one thinking this. I really did have an an updated Wire feel but with politics and crimes as the focus vs. the drug trade.
NobodyReally
Superstar
The camera work on the gym/freestyle scene was
Also the drive from the cemetery through the hood to the guy's mansion was brilliant.