Native Son

A24 | Release Date (Streaming): April 6, 2019

5.5	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 17 Ratings

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The3AcademySinsJun 6, 2019

Native Son is an incredibly well adapted take on Richard Wright's influential novel. The acting from every member of the cast is superb. The Chicago scene is done very faithfully (especially since a lot of principal photography took place inNative Son is an incredibly well adapted take on Richard Wright's influential novel. The acting from every member of the cast is superb. The Chicago scene is done very faithfully (especially since a lot of principal photography took place in Cleveland!) and the script has a very intellectual take on race and politics. This is a very smart, highly skilled movie, and I loved almost every second of it. The first half is a lot stronger than the second half in terms of story, but I was able to follow the actors and the direction through to the finish without any problems. If you love the novel "Native Son" then you will love this movie!… Expand

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