Southside with You

Roadside Attractions | Release Date: August 26, 2016

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 42 Ratings

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TVJerrySep 6, 2016

The basic events fact, but the dialogue is an imagining of what happened when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) took his advisor (and future wife, played by Tika Sumpter) on a daylong date. They visit an artThe basic events fact, but the dialogue is an imagining of what happened when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) took his advisor (and future wife, played by Tika Sumpter) on a daylong date. They visit an art exhibit, go to a community organizing event, see a movie and eat ice cream. Sawyers' depiction of the future President is spot on: He's a smart, confident charmer. Sumpter feels less accurate, but she still manages to create a compelling character. While their chemistry is undeniable, the script's insistence on giving us too much bio background drags down the snappy personal dialogue. Two scenes (each designed to give one of them a star moment) are too long. Ultimately, there's lots of personality in this sweet, interesting look at a future first couple.… Expand

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smiyamotDec 14, 2016

What an interesting concept, make a movie about the President and First Lady's first date. While it was very informative about the formative early days of the Obama's, it was overly long. What should have been a great one hour TV show wasWhat an interesting concept, make a movie about the President and First Lady's first date. While it was very informative about the formative early days of the Obama's, it was overly long. What should have been a great one hour TV show was stretched to 1 and a half hours.… Expand

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skeptic303Oct 3, 2016

After emerging from this very short movie, its idea of being a very talky movie sounded similar: A year ago, the movie Steve Jobs attempted the same idea with success. The dialogue in Steve Jobs gave plenty of insight into the character, andAfter emerging from this very short movie, its idea of being a very talky movie sounded similar: A year ago, the movie Steve Jobs attempted the same idea with success. The dialogue in Steve Jobs gave plenty of insight into the character, and the plot, which followed Steve Jobs through three events, was not as much of a highlight as the story. But it definitely worked.
Southside with You, though, is not Steve Jobs and wasn't as good either. It attempts to tell the true story of the fateful day Barack Obama shared with Michelle. Unfortunately, its idea didn't give enough insight into the characters, leaving them undeveloped. Even at 84 minutes, when it drags, you definitely feel it drag, and it happens a lot.
Ultimately, this story is great on paper, but the idea the movie tried to adopt to tell its story didn't work in its favor. It is a disappointing product that warrants a seal of mediocrity.… Expand

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risonyeongJun 26, 2021

i am no obama's fan but this movie is well written script and quite smart that it was condensed into 1 day, prequel to his successful historic campaign.
the gist of his character and michelle's is cleverly introduced, keeping the tension ofi am no obama's fan but this movie is well written script and quite smart that it was condensed into 1 day, prequel to his successful historic campaign.
the gist of his character and michelle's is cleverly introduced, keeping the tension of the romance tight. this show is appropriate because we aldy know what happened but the writer is so good to extract the history which may not be so well known to us. thank God the editing is very polished to keep it at a short 1 hr plus movie.
the only thing that make me cringed from giving a 7 is the lady acting as michelle. i thought michelle is very articulate, friendly and joyful. the actress seemed like she had a short brain and so pompous. nauseating.… Expand

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