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moviemitch96Feb 13, 2021

One of the first and most powerful films I've seen so far this year! This chronicles the Black Panther Party Movement of the 60s and 70s, and follows an FBI informant (Lakeith Stanfield), who, in lieu of serving prison time for his previousOne of the first and most powerful films I've seen so far this year! This chronicles the Black Panther Party Movement of the 60s and 70s, and follows an FBI informant (Lakeith Stanfield), who, in lieu of serving prison time for his previous crimes, is tasked with infiltrating the local chapter of the Black Panthers, led by Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya). The story is especially timely, important, and relevant to today, what with the BLM movement going strong today, and racial division and tensions being stronger than they've been in years. It's a hard-hitting and sobering reminder of the unfortunate persistence of racism and bigotry that continues to be felt and examined in this country today. Setting the history aside, however, the film is sharp as a razor and brilliantly told, thanks to several different contributing factors, including the powerful musical score to the brutal and honest performances from all involved. Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya in particular both own the film with their unforgettable and potent performances. Both men are more than worthy of all the awards and recognition they can get! The film itself never flinches away from or pulls its punches in depicting the events and in all of their full and somber detail, no matter how hard or tragic it may be to watch or accept at times. By the time the credits rolled, I found myself both infuriated and heartbroken by these real-life events that had transpired. Overall, it's another eye-opener to just how divided and tense things have been and unfortunately still are in regards to race in this country. Nevertheless, it's powerfully acted and told in a taught and hard-hitting way, making it one of the first great films of the year for me.… Expand

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POPCULTURETODAYFeb 12, 2021

Judas and the Black Messiah tells the story about an FBI informant William O’Neal who infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and is tasked with keeping tabs on their charismatic leader, Chairman Fred Hampton. Daniel Kaluuya continues toJudas and the Black Messiah tells the story about an FBI informant William O’Neal who infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and is tasked with keeping tabs on their charismatic leader, Chairman Fred Hampton. Daniel Kaluuya continues to prove to be an amazing up and coming actor in the role of Fred and LaKeith Stanfield doesn’t fail to disappoint either. The cinematography was something that really caught my eye as it felt like I was watching a Spike Lee film and I feel as if that filming style really helped capture the essence of the late 1960’s. Although the film is barely over 2 hours long it is a pretty slow burn and hardly has any action focused scenes. This might cause it to be hard for some viewers to sit through. Regardless, the story is decent. Dialogue and delivery is great, but I feel as if the main character, William, is a bit weak. During my viewing I thought to myself, either this film should’ve been solely about Fred or the focus of Will should’ve been increased. For having a metaphorical title name and objectively being the protagonist, Will honestly feels like a supporting character or a side thought during a majority of the film. I wish we got to see more of the mental toll that his role as an FBI informant had on his life. I wish we got to see more of his reasoning for why he is doing what he is doing. I wish we got to see more of his personal beliefs shine on the war between the corrupt government and the questionable acts of the Black Panther Party. Something I appreciate about a film like this is that it doesn’t play sides. It doesn’t push a liberal agenda as right minded viewers may think it will. It tells the truth about the Black Panthers, the Klan, the government, and how these events shaped history. This movie is for those who want to know American history. Despite the shortcomings with some of the characters, Judas and the Black Messiah didn’t fail to entertain and educate.… Expand

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GeehamFeb 12, 2021

What a fantastic movie with great directing from Shaka King. Daniel Kaluuya's performance is out of the charts. Lakeith Stanfield also gives a great performance making you feel as if he is experiencing the story in real life. The score hasWhat a fantastic movie with great directing from Shaka King. Daniel Kaluuya's performance is out of the charts. Lakeith Stanfield also gives a great performance making you feel as if he is experiencing the story in real life. The score has this eerie feeling to it that makes it very different especially from the start. Overall Judas and the Black Messiah is a phenomenal movie with a fantastic cast.… Expand

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Aztec4Life98Feb 21, 2021

This is (so far) the best movie of the year. I can't imagine any real film buff not giving this at least a 6. The acting is great, the story is compelling. Obviously it got a little bit of "Hollywood treatment" but mostly it sticks to trueThis is (so far) the best movie of the year. I can't imagine any real film buff not giving this at least a 6. The acting is great, the story is compelling. Obviously it got a little bit of "Hollywood treatment" but mostly it sticks to true events. This movie has several awards nominations coming. Highly recommend.

Regarding all the Negative reviews, I really wish Metacritic would do something about the "haters". It's clear there are a bunch of INCELs that can't stand people of color and women. It's pretty disgusting that great art such as this movie can't be appreciated just because you don't agree with the politics. You guys are pathetic.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantFeb 13, 2021

While it makes for a good history lesson and features fine performances by Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield, this tragic biopic about Black Panther leader Fred Hampton and the FBI undercover informant who contributed to orchestrating hisWhile it makes for a good history lesson and features fine performances by Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield, this tragic biopic about Black Panther leader Fred Hampton and the FBI undercover informant who contributed to orchestrating his assassination doesn't quite reach out and grab viewers emotionally the same way that many other movies about the civil rights movement do. In part that's due to a screenplay that feels sketchy, like a collection of events patched together but without a lot of cohesion, character development or back story. It also fails to nurture the kind of empathy a story like this should engender in light of the many tragedies and ample heartache embedded in the narrative, almost as if some secret ingredient to make that happen has been left out. This is certainly a good film but not the kind of great one to which it aspires.… Expand

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alejandro970Aug 7, 2021

Based on a true story, seriously related to the fight for civil rights. The performances as well as the period adaptation are absorbing and make the viewer curious to know further. An example of how risky it is to make pacts with the Devil.

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JLuis_001Feb 13, 2021

Despite some pacing issues, and how it struggles to get a more centered focus, Judas and the Black Messiah is too interesting, relevant, and pulsing for those to be distracting elements.

Certainly several aspects can feel minimized, and toDespite some pacing issues, and how it struggles to get a more centered focus, Judas and the Black Messiah is too interesting, relevant, and pulsing for those to be distracting elements.

Certainly several aspects can feel minimized, and to some extent tainted by traces of sensationalism, after all it's a dramatic recreation. But that's precisely the film's strength, even beyond its real story, because the performances give it life, and they're still as crucial as the theme itself, because if your actors can't bring it to life, the theme simply won't have justice.
And this film breathes incredibly through the performances of its protagonists, especially Daniel Kaluuya, who will undoubtedly have to get an Oscar nomination this year.

Perhaps the most defining thing about Judas and the Black Messiah is how it becomes part of the circle that the African American community cannot abandon as long as they're still considered a danger by their white compatriots, and of course by the people in power. Especially police authorities.
It's quite **** up to be seen as danger in your own nation because of your skin color. If you're white, you're manageable, regardless of your crime.
If you're black you must be controlled at any cost, and perhaps executed, regardless of your crime.

Judas and the Black Messiah does not manage to land everything it seems to propose, but it remains a crucial perspective of a story that keeps repeating itself, and from which it seems that nothing is learned.… Expand

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livinmediocreNov 17, 2021

Wow. Shaka King has given us something that is so powerful. I can’t even begin to talk about how much this film is going to affect people.

Every. Single. Performance. Is. Incredible. They joke that Lakeith’s character should get an AcademyWow. Shaka King has given us something that is so powerful. I can’t even begin to talk about how much this film is going to affect people.

Every. Single. Performance. Is. Incredible.

They joke that Lakeith’s character should get an Academy Award in this movie, and I would be shocked if he, Daniel Kaluuya, Jesse Plemons, or anybody else in this movie isn’t part of next year’s nomination list. This year, 1969, has been covered so much in the past couple of years and while that was.. man 52 years ago, everything going on back that is as relevant then as it is now. Racial inequality and police brutality (to put it lightly) are constantly at the forefront of discussion at both points in time. I wish we could look back and say.. wow what crazy times folks like that lived in. But the reality is, it’s not much better now.

It is.. a haunting film in that regard and in others. But I honestly do not have much else to say right now. This is something that needs to be seen. Luckily, you won’t have to wait much longer as it is being released in theaters and HBO Max on February 12th. Please, seek this out.… Expand

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AJ_13Feb 13, 2021

I really thought Sacha Baron Cohen was going to win but, they gotta give that award to Kaluuya inmediately. Pretty good movie, has some really strong moments, especially Hampton's speeches.

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IslandreviewFeb 22, 2021

Judas and the Black Messiah is a historical drama based on true events of the Black Panther society during the late 60s. The story centers around Fred Hampton played by Daniel Kaluuya, the chairman of the Illinois Panthers and the man whoJudas and the Black Messiah is a historical drama based on true events of the Black Panther society during the late 60s. The story centers around Fred Hampton played by Daniel Kaluuya, the chairman of the Illinois Panthers and the man who would betray him and the Party, William O'Neal played by LaKeith Stanfield.
Bill is caught stealing cars on the southside of Chicago and is offered a chance to skip jail time if he infiltrates the organisation. He does not however bargain for the sense of identity and belonging he finds within the movement making the eventual betrayal that much harder.
This film immediately grabs the attention and much of that is due to the acting talent of the cast with the standout role going to Stanfield.
The dialogue of this film really stays with you and tells the story better than the plotline with lines that really grab you and convey the exact emotion of their intent. One of the things I found interesting about this film is that MLK's shadow seems to loom over it in both a spoken and unspoken way. King after all was viewed as a Messiah himself. I believe Fred saw himself as the bridge between MLK and Malcom X. The Panthers followed the ideology of Malcom X and while they wanted peace, they realised there could be no peace without war.
What's great about this movie is that every character follows what they believe to be their own moral compass. From Fred to Bill and even the FBI agent. He thinks he understands, indeed he believes he's on the right side of this war because to him the Panthers are terrorists that must be stopped. In actuality, his own ingrained prejudice blinds him to the plight of blacks. Like the Panthers,he believes he is doing what he has to in the name of the greater good. I think the message of this film is that regardless of how well we mobilise in the fight against racism and oppression, the biggest threat to the movement will always be the colloquial Judas. That person from within who's content to take the 30 pieces of silver to betray their brothers. We see it happening everyday with "sellout culture".
This film is not only a story about the past but a reflection upon our present.
9.5/10 definitely recommend.… Expand

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AmaziahFeb 21, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is a masterpiece. Easily one of the best crafted films in the pass 5 years. I see alot of people trying to bash the movie for not following a fantasy structure. Like character arcs, development circles. When it does. O'Neal gains more morality. While Hampton becomes more radicalized after his prison appeal. How can people say this movie has no development or showings of the characters emotions. When the whole first hour of the film O'Neal is self serving and by the end he looks traumatized and shooked about having to assist in the raid. To the point he was having a nervous breakdown. Hampton goes from this unwavering figure of charisma and charm to shouting about how he gone die.… Expand

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SupermanMatosFeb 12, 2021

What a performance by Daniel Kaluuya, he should win the Academy Award for Best supporting actor. The soundtrack is GREAT, especially the original song “Fight for you” by H.E.R. A great movie with a powerful and timeless message.

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MrvrbFeb 12, 2021

This was an awesome movie...it was intense and I couldn't look away. The whole movie was very good, but the actor who played Fred did such a good job it is worth watching just to see him. The only negative is that it took a little while toThis was an awesome movie...it was intense and I couldn't look away. The whole movie was very good, but the actor who played Fred did such a good job it is worth watching just to see him. The only negative is that it took a little while to calm down after watching.… Expand

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mrmonsterFeb 12, 2021

While the movie sometimes gets bogged down by pacing issues, it more than makes up for it with gun punch drama and phenomenal performances, especially Daniel Kaluuya.

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Compi24Feb 13, 2021

The kind of dramatic retelling of actual events that'll leave you thoroughly haunted as you stagger your broken ass out of the darkened theater, "Judas And The Black Messiah" looks to not only act as a coming out party for up-and-comingThe kind of dramatic retelling of actual events that'll leave you thoroughly haunted as you stagger your broken ass out of the darkened theater, "Judas And The Black Messiah" looks to not only act as a coming out party for up-and-coming co-writer/director Shaka King, but as an artful portrait of one of the twentieth century's greatest struggles. Completely excelling in either regard, "Messiah" uses an unequivocally talented hand to tell the story in question, sure, but it's not showy, constantly asking the audience to note the filmmaker who crafted each frame and camera movement. No, here, the filmmaking simply adds to the storytelling, only looking to act as an accompaniment to the film's heavier moments and as an incredible stage-setter for the the quieter ones. However, nothing quite frankly outdoes the work that Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya have put in here; Kaluuya, an utter dynamo of charisma; and Stanfield, a walking ball of anxiety who's honestly difficult to watch at times (and for the right reasons). Be sure not to miss this one, as its conclusion is a much needed gut punch that's rife with contemporaneous meaning. Meaning we all could use these days.… Expand

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weedlolFeb 12, 2021

Judas and the Black Messiah had me strapped to my chair for 2 hours straight without getting up.

This film told a story about a group in Chicago called “The Black Panthers” who are activists fighting for the injustice in America. ItJudas and the Black Messiah had me strapped to my chair for 2 hours straight without getting up.

This film told a story about a group in Chicago called “The Black Panthers” who are activists fighting for the injustice in America.

It explores and gives perspective on how black Americans were being discriminated on by the police and how they’re being treated.

Good stuff;
Visuals are always telling a story.
Music
Acting
Lighting feels like something is about to give someone to the audience.
Well crafted characters.
Dialogue creates tensions to the story.

Bad stuff:
The pacing seems all over the place in my opinion.
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tropicAcesFeb 12, 2021

Cool, tense and topical. At times plays out like a 1960s version of The Departed, with informant rats trying to stay in the weed. Great performances, a great score, and just a great movie.

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SmithypFeb 17, 2021

Literally left me speechless out of respect from all angles of history and story telling this is a great great movie - finally!

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CurdiogenesFeb 18, 2021

Amazingly done piece on an historical figure everyone should know about. RIP Chairman Fred.

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RatedRexFeb 12, 2021

Best film of the year. This is yet another example of how the American government kelp its knee on the throats of Black people. This is a great cinematic achievement.

Please note: Some of the folks who give this movie a negative rating areBest film of the year. This is yet another example of how the American government kelp its knee on the throats of Black people. This is a great cinematic achievement.

Please note: Some of the folks who give this movie a negative rating are the usual bigots who go from movie site to movie site determined to undermine Black movies. In most cases, these bigots haven't even seen the movie and never will. This has been happening for about 8-10 years.… Expand

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J_G2021Feb 12, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!+!++++++!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand

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HealingToolboxAug 15, 2021

I wish to highlight THIS MOVIE HAS A SCRIPT. It has PERFORMANCES. It has CONVICTION and COMMITMENT. See for the filmmaking even if you don't care for the issues. In the future, this is likely to be a film shown on college campuses toI wish to highlight THIS MOVIE HAS A SCRIPT. It has PERFORMANCES. It has CONVICTION and COMMITMENT. See for the filmmaking even if you don't care for the issues. In the future, this is likely to be a film shown on college campuses to disabuse white youngsters from a-historical nostalgia for the Old South and the white passions standing behind "law and order."… Expand

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jeffw38Mar 9, 2021

A five at best and I am being generous. It’s politically correct to praise this movie. For starters, Kaluuya’s accent is irritating. There’s more but I will leave it at that. This movie is not 12 Years A Slave or Do The Right Thing. NotA five at best and I am being generous. It’s politically correct to praise this movie. For starters, Kaluuya’s accent is irritating. There’s more but I will leave it at that. This movie is not 12 Years A Slave or Do The Right Thing. Not even.… Expand

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andrearmandoFeb 13, 2021

Loved it. Surprisingly entertaining and it balances well between the two points of view. Excellent performances (Fishback and Kaluuya in particular) across the board, masterful direction and a stunning cinematography from Sean Bobbitt helpLoved it. Surprisingly entertaining and it balances well between the two points of view. Excellent performances (Fishback and Kaluuya in particular) across the board, masterful direction and a stunning cinematography from Sean Bobbitt help this powerful story excel.… Expand

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JS21Feb 13, 2021

Judas and the Black Messiah is a remarkable storytelling about Fred Hampton and William O'Neal with a riveting performance by Daniel Kaluuya, outstanding cinematography by Sean Bobbit, a great ensemble work and a good soundtrack. If WarnerJudas and the Black Messiah is a remarkable storytelling about Fred Hampton and William O'Neal with a riveting performance by Daniel Kaluuya, outstanding cinematography by Sean Bobbit, a great ensemble work and a good soundtrack. If Warner did a better job by promoting more the movie, It could really be a strong contender getting nominations for: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing, Best Cinematography and Best Original Song.… Expand

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sergiopalma02Nov 16, 2021

One of the best movies I never want to watch again due to the sheer tragedy of the content.

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MetacriticOnurJul 14, 2021

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lucasmorlimApr 17, 2021

Leftist propaganda. You don't bring people together, segregating. For them, this is not about equality; its about power. If they use movies and media was weapons, I automatically boycott.

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MirageGunMar 10, 2021

Over exaggerated aimed at creating more tension, acting was mediocre, charecters lacked real development outside of anger and bs

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WindolickerApr 11, 2021

If you want race relations to heal in the US, do you repeatedly pick at the scab, keep making movies about previous injustices, slavery movie after slavery movie after slavery movie.....after.....wait for it.....slavery movie; WE GET IT, youIf you want race relations to heal in the US, do you repeatedly pick at the scab, keep making movies about previous injustices, slavery movie after slavery movie after slavery movie.....after.....wait for it.....slavery movie; WE GET IT, you hate us. I think it is time for a divorce. I am citing irreconcilable differences. You know, on account of the whole "We hate you because of slavery even though you had no part in it" whole thing. I'm seriously sick of it. Also, does anybody care about the Oscars? If you cared a year ago you are not too bright but in the last few months they announced that in order to get an Oscar, you have to meet certain diversity quotas or your film has to have a certain message about anti-racism. So, the Oscars aren't about talent anymore; they aren't even pretending that it's about talent. No, they are flat out telling us that their nomination process is political.… Expand

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bertobellamyMar 20, 2021

Daniel Kaluuya gives the best performance of his career. The Supporting Actor category in the Academy Awards sure has some big names and roles, but we can all agree that the most impactful is his. Lakeith Stanfield is very close, so thisDaniel Kaluuya gives the best performance of his career. The Supporting Actor category in the Academy Awards sure has some big names and roles, but we can all agree that the most impactful is his. Lakeith Stanfield is very close, so this award is a sure thing for 'Messiah.'

The scene at Hampton's apartment almost at the end made my blood run cold. This film honors the black struggle in so many ways and will be remembered for the time to come.… Expand

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3ebfan511Feb 16, 2021

Good, but not great. There is no context around some of the action, so the film feels like it is missing elements, and most of the side characters are never developed, never say anything interesting at all. This film had potential toGood, but not great. There is no context around some of the action, so the film feels like it is missing elements, and most of the side characters are never developed, never say anything interesting at all. This film had potential to be...much better than it was, so while I enjoyed it, I can't say it was as good as the trailer made it out to be. Great performances make it worth watching and the story of course needs to be told, even if done through the lens of the informant, which, while interseting in itself, is not neccesarily a film about Fred Hampton himself. Overall: definitely worth seeing, but I feel like it lacks context and at times, tension, that should have been there.… Expand

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PanchogulMay 18, 2021

Es increíblemente fabulosa de principio a fin, quedé completamente fascinado por la historia y sus excelentes actuaciones, lo único que me molesta es que el protagonista Wild Bill no convence, a mi como espectador me generó rechazo en todoEs increíblemente fabulosa de principio a fin, quedé completamente fascinado por la historia y sus excelentes actuaciones, lo único que me molesta es que el protagonista Wild Bill no convence, a mi como espectador me generó rechazo en todo momento, nunca llegas a sentir empatia y comprensión por el, de hecho el personaje de Daniel Kaluuya tiene más importancia y carisma siendo que es el actor de reparto cuando su trabajo en esta película es mucho más que eso.… Expand

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Stream2BigScreeFeb 14, 2021

Long awaited and long overdue, Stream To Big Screen finally gets a chance to watch Judas and the Black Messiah. When the trailer for Judas and the Black Messiah premiered last summer, the expectations from just those two minutes were set veryLong awaited and long overdue, Stream To Big Screen finally gets a chance to watch Judas and the Black Messiah. When the trailer for Judas and the Black Messiah premiered last summer, the expectations from just those two minutes were set very high. Does the feature live up to the hype created by that dynamic trailer? Here's how it goes. The synopsis of the movie is as follows: Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), a young, charismatic activist, becomes Chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. Bill O'Neal (LaKeith Stanfield), a low-level car thief, gets caught impersonating an FBI agent and is used to infiltrate the Black Panthers. As Hampton's influence grows, pressure from the FBI overtakes O'Neal and leaves him to make some fateful decisions.

S2S: I mean wow. This is the film that was needed in 2020 and the one the people deserved to watch given the events of this past year (both culturally and politically). By that I mean, 2021 is starting off with a quality film; and just in time for the Academy Award season. Why do I say that? Sometimes to see where the country is going or needs to go, we have to remember where it has been. In the time of George Floyd and countless others, it's important to remember the US has always been in the business of killing black folks! "Good coloreds," "bad blacks" and "urban hoodlums" were all treated the same by our government. They have not been for us. So let's start there because acknowledging the problem is the first step to resolution. They (meaning the government and those in charge) have used black people in this country for hundreds of years, for their profit and for our own destruction. Your skin-folk ain't your kinfolk but your kinfolk is also only trying to survive as well. But let's not go there because this movie went there for us and the cast showed this strongly.

Trip: Yes, Judas and the Black Messiah has inherent relevance to 2021 American culture considering all that's gone on in the last year. The film as directed by Shaka King takes care to show how the Black Panther Party, and Fred Hampton in particular, was more than some militant, anarchic political radicals, but that there was a deep connection to the need for social and economic justice across racial lines. We see Hampton going to various groups to build his Rainbow Coalition. The charisma exuded in Danial Kaluuya's performance is essential to the success of this movie because without it we wouldn't understand why the FBI and U.S. Government were so afraid of Hampton. I'll also note that LaKeith Stanfield is very good, as he usually is. Stanfield has the more difficult part in that O'Neal, ultimately is not a sympathetic character because he's the turncoat. However, Stanfield does well to show that O'Neal has no good choices - he potentially loses his life and freedom whichever decision he makes. Other than that, I'd say Judas and the Black Messiah is a top notch biopic, hitting the highlights and transporting us back to such a volatile time through its style and performance.

Trip: Judas and the Black Messiah is a must see film. The central performances are stellar, especially Kaluuya, and so, if you only see it for that, it is worth the price of admission. Yes, this is a big box of popcorn, sit back and enjoy.

S2S: I must agree with everything that Trip said. I mean wow. Judas and the Black Messiah is a big box of fresh popcorn and that's all I have to say about that. You can kill the movie reviewer but you can't kill this movie.… Expand

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LISOCHIKOTOSAFeb 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film was absolutely moving, heartbreaking and awesome. The performances of Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield are excellent. It paints a very vivid picture of the Black Panthers and the environment in which they were born and grew. Lakeith really bodied his character and i think he did an outstanding job. I did feel like some scenes were a bit dull and could have been cut but ultimately the film is nothing short of excellent.… Expand

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megomikeFeb 15, 2021

Judas and the Black Messiah is a look into the lives of Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panthers, and Bill O’Neal, the man who betrays him to the FBI. Judas shows us the charisma of Hampton, leading both throughJudas and the Black Messiah is a look into the lives of Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panthers, and Bill O’Neal, the man who betrays him to the FBI. Judas shows us the charisma of Hampton, leading both through inspiration and politics, to become the symbol of power and strength suddenly feared by white government. As his star rises, the fortunes of Bill O’Neal fall, and he becomes entrenched in the schemes against the Black Panther movement and a plot to silence the growing influence of Hampton. Judas illustrates the rise and fall of Gods and Monsters, in an era where normal men were both, largely by circumstance. Judas and the Black Messiah is written by Kenny and Keith Lucas (21 Jump Street), written and also directed by Shaka King (Newlyweeds, Mulignans). It Stars Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Black Panther) as Chairman Fred Hampton of the Illinois Black Panthers, and LaKeith Stanfield (Knives Out, Selma) as his duplicitous Chief of Security Bill O’Neal. Other notables include Jesse Plemons (The Irishman, Game Night) as FBI Agent Roy Mitchell, Dominique Fishback (Project Power) as Deborah, Algee Smith (Detroit) as Jake, Darrell Britt-Gibson (Three Billboards) as Bobby Rush, and a disturbingly supremist J. Edgar Hoover portrayed by Martin Sheen. The Trial of the Chicago 7 identifies Hampton as Bobby Seale’s choice of attorney, largely unavailable for being in prison. The early part of Judas gives us some insight into what was happening with Fred at that time, closing important loops in both stories. Bill’s story starts out in a seemingly simple manner that becomes more complicated. An innocuous barroom car theft scheme soon gets spun into federal charges, putting Bill unexpectedly into the control of Agent Roy Mitchell. With each ask of the FBI, Bill positions himself deeper into the Panthers, escalating his stature to Security Chief, gaining their trust. Ultimately, that trust demands the highest price. This film is about normal human beings leading remarkable lives in complicated circumstances. Each character is delicately painted within the frame of the confusion and uncertainty of 1960s civil rights. Deborah sees the light and leadership of Hampton’s imposing Chairman, but questions the violent nature of his message as parenthood looms. Agent Mitchell devolves from appreciation for O’Neal’s service, and even his friendship, to a cold focus on objectives, largely defined by the supremacist figure of J. Edgar Hoover. O’Neal himself struggles with his ever-growing role in the demise of Hampton and the Panthers, to the point of assassination. But he takes the money, and the guilt that goes along with it. He is an expert in both his roles. The star here is Daniel Kaluuya though, as the larger-than-life Fred Hampton. This is an Oscar worthy performance by Kaluuya, gracefully walking the tightrope between the energy of an inspirational leader, the anger of a man that exists in a reality of loss, and the conscience and gentility of a community servant. He encourages power and action, but not at all costs, and the actor allows us to admire the personality and leadership of a merely 21-year-old Hampton. As a historical drama, and a character study, Judas and the Black Messiah is both socially relevant, and highly entertaining, and I give it 4 out of 5 Stars.… Expand

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gracjanskiJan 11, 2022

Great movie with historical background. I like the most, that the movie is from the perspective of an informant, the Judas. It was very interesting to see the background how the state was infiltrating the Black Panthers. Grat performance byGreat movie with historical background. I like the most, that the movie is from the perspective of an informant, the Judas. It was very interesting to see the background how the state was infiltrating the Black Panthers. Grat performance by Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton.… Expand