Antebellum

Lionsgate | Release Date (Streaming): September 18, 2020

5.2	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 73 Ratings

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Bam_williamsFeb 14, 2021

You gotta watch this like Inception and when you put it together holy moly frenchman Parker first name Tony this is good!!!!!!

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lukechackoJun 2, 2021

MIND BLOWING. **** my mind is just like omfg. dude i can not get over how crazy this movie is.

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Dgre1219Sep 20, 2020

it has a great story and very now with the undertones. The ending provides a pretty great twist

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rjmacreadyNov 3, 2020

Aside from a slightly slow start, this is a rare bird indeed: a movie with a plot twist that actually WORKS. Or at least it did for me (I see that it didn't for several others)!

Definitely a film best entered into knowing as little asAside from a slightly slow start, this is a rare bird indeed: a movie with a plot twist that actually WORKS. Or at least it did for me (I see that it didn't for several others)!

Definitely a film best entered into knowing as little as possible, though I will say this: in an era full of rampant "wokeness" and "virtue signalling", this film addresses the very topical issue of racism in a relatively clever and non-preachy fashion. An engaging romp that had me almost whooping with excitement during the climactic scenes. See it for reasons of enjoyment, as opposed to "enlightenment".… Expand

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Yvonne990Oct 12, 2020

I over loved this movie. I think God knew this movie shouldn't of made it to theaters due to covid, because it probably would of caused an uproar or made white movie goers very uncomfortable and probably head for the nearest exit.

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Ismael1Sep 18, 2020

This Movie is beyond amazing!! It shows you how shocking and devastating slaves were treated and how it is a possibility something similar like the movie could be happening as we speak!! The movie is POWERFUL, EMPOWERING, HORRIFYING, BONEThis Movie is beyond amazing!! It shows you how shocking and devastating slaves were treated and how it is a possibility something similar like the movie could be happening as we speak!! The movie is POWERFUL, EMPOWERING, HORRIFYING, BONE CHILLING, and most of all it’s a reminder of what could be happening behind closed doors, and in the shadows away from the public!! It definitely is a time worthy movie in every sense of the word definitely begs for a rewatch just because of how the storyline transcends and eclipses to a phenomenal serve of justice/revenge done by the most amazing (Janelle Monáe)!! EXTREMELY RECOMMENDED TO WATCH AND FOR A SECOND REWATCH!! Loved the ending and the serve of justice/revenge at the end (best part in MY opinion)!! (PS: I can see why this movie most likely will not get the high rating reviews it truly deserves, because majority of WHITE Americans feel attacked or simply still have that conception that their ancestors had a century ago!! They feel like it puts them in a bad image,and frankly it should picture them in a bad way, and well if that’s the only way to show the inhumane way WHITE people treat the BLACK race then so be it!!) Again truly a SPECTACULAR movie, a MASTERPIECE in every sense of the word!! 10/10!!… Expand

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sammyflindersOct 2, 2020

This is a solid movie imo. I'd personally give it a 7/10 but am giving it a 10/10 to somewhat offset the ridiculous 0/10 reviews on here.

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ReviewsiesSep 18, 2020

Great movie! Makes you think about how modern-day racists would be during slavery times. Great acting and cinematography. Would recommend.

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Jayleno389Sep 28, 2020

An incredibly timely film - thrillingly entertaining and terrifying at the same time. Janelle deserves an oscar.

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Fari909Dec 19, 2020

Absolutely amazing movie. It’s a work of art! Can’t remember the last time I watched something this powerful

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baustin27Sep 19, 2020

A good warning to those that think that they can "make America great again" flame on my flame on.

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TVJerryFeb 24, 2021

During the excruciatingly cruel first act, Janelle Monáe is trapped as an enslaved woman on a Southern plantation. Suddenly, she’s back in the present, where she’s a noted author writing about racism. This strange parallel world develops intoDuring the excruciatingly cruel first act, Janelle Monáe is trapped as an enslaved woman on a Southern plantation. Suddenly, she’s back in the present, where she’s a noted author writing about racism. This strange parallel world develops into a somewhat interesting thriller. It takes time before it becomes genuinely tense, but Monet makes it worth watching and Gabourey Sibide also adds some fun support. Throughout, the cinematography is beautiful, which makes even the most horrible scenes more palatable. First-time writing/directing duo Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz are obviously fans of Get Out with their variation on racial horror. Even though they didn’t succeed like Jordan Peele, their dark vision is still compelling.… Expand

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EpicSurvivorOct 19, 2020

I enjoyed the movie. Its a bit creepy and I liked that a lot and it has a sense of dark atmosphere surrounding the plot at first. The story wasn't anything amazing but it was a pretty decent movies considering how crappy this year has beenI enjoyed the movie. Its a bit creepy and I liked that a lot and it has a sense of dark atmosphere surrounding the plot at first. The story wasn't anything amazing but it was a pretty decent movies considering how crappy this year has been for movie releases with the COVID-19 pandemic. There is nothing racist about this movie and I don't get why people are even mentioning this.… Expand

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TiziPalermoApr 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una novità assoluta nel panorama internazionale che sa cogliere il punto di incontro tra fatto storico e thriller, tra trama e dramma psicologico, tra fotografia e costumi… Expand

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AdamEnDetailDec 20, 2021

Why all the undeserved hate? I do not get why people keep panning this film. It is a psychological thriller that speaks quite aptly to the world we live in by asking a very uncomfortable question. It speaks in particular to race relations inWhy all the undeserved hate? I do not get why people keep panning this film. It is a psychological thriller that speaks quite aptly to the world we live in by asking a very uncomfortable question. It speaks in particular to race relations in America and questions a world where the fantasies of a violent, regressive and exploitative power is met at the expense of a brutalized, traumatized and oppressed other. All the while these fantasies are supposed to be a pastime that people should have healed and moved on from, in order to face other (newer) challenges. Except - "the past is never dead, it is not even past." This is true & perfect to our time and it is a reality rightly questioned.

Antebellum compresses a lot of political, ideological thinking and societal trauma into this intelligent and brilliant film. Special commendation goes to Janelle Monae who is not an established actress - yet, but she delivers a commanding performance in a movie that is absolutely thrilling to watch. Some have compared this film to Get Out, I must say such comparisons are reductive, deprecatory and unwarranted.

The movie's well shot, possess a great script, has good acting, with wonderful storytelling and it's score is fantastic, paired well with the movie's atmosphere. It's overall, a really good film.… Expand

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