https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luce_(film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luce_(film)#Reception
Luce is a 2019 American
drama film, directed by
Julius Onah, from a screenplay by Onah and JC Lee. It stars
Naomi Watts,
Octavia Spencer,
Kelvin Harrison Jr.,
Norbert Leo Butz and
Tim Roth. It had its world premiere at the
Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2019. It was theatrically released on August 2, 2019, by
NEON and Topic Studios.
[3] The film received positive reviews from critics who praised the performances of the cast and Onah's direction.
On review aggregator
Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 91% based on 80 reviews, with an average rating of 8.01/10. Its critical consensus reads, "
Luce brings a stellar ensemble to bear on a satisfyingly complex story that addresses its timely themes in thought-provoking fashion."
[10] On
Metacritic, the film holds a weighted average score of 73 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
[11]
The Guardian's Benjamin Lee said of the film, "It's an utterly mesmeric turn, filled with crushing vulnerability and insidious menace, in a brutal, dramatically explosive film that challenges preconceptions and leaves us with difficult, troubling questions to consider."
[12] Critic Brian Tallerico of
RogerEbert.com praises the film commenting, "It reminded me of early
Mamet work although with a commentary on race he could never attempt. All of this, and it’s got one of the best ensemble performances of Sundance 2019. This is one to watch for." He went on to specifically praise Harrison Jr.'s performance as "the real deal... flat out brilliant."
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