It screened at the Toronto International Film Festival today, and, based on Twitter reactions and reviews that I’ve read so far, it’s definitely a winner! The critics almost unanimously love it, with comparisons being made to hard science fiction films of old, but with a contemporary (if mainstream) look and feel.
I love science fiction, so this is one that I’ve been looking forward to seeing anyway, and today’s critical reaction only amplifies my interest.
In terms of black actors with key roles in the film, Donald Glover and Chiwetel Ejiofor both feature, joining Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels and Jessica Chastain, in the Ridley Scott…
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