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⭐ 10.0/10 (Originally written by Katrina) Just waiting for other people to post reviews but personally I thought it was amazing and unexpected and original for an “adaptation.” I have zero memory of the original movie but this didn’t feel anything like my vague recollections of it. Still thinking about it and I might just watch it again right away…

⭐ 10.0/10 (Originally written by Katrina) This is such an incredible show. Lisa Kudrow is an absolute star and amazing actress. Her character Valerie Cherish is such a real person to me. Both seasons are amazing and so well-done coming back for the second season after such a long time - hard to believe they are ten years apart! I’d love it if they brought it back but it did end in such a perfect way it’s hard to imagine how they would do that. Some episodes are slow but every second is a joy.

⭐ 9.5/10 (Originally written by Katrina) Really loved this movie even though it was hard to understand why anyone would choose to live life like that. Really kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time and really took some turns. Even though the film was long it felt fast-paced. The acting performances were incredible. I’m just not sure if I felt satisfied enough by the ending.

⭐ 9.5/10 (Originally written by Katrina) A true masterpiece in my opinion and Julia Roberts is incredible. That’s it, that’s the review.

⭐ 9.5/10 (Originally written by Katrina) Felt compelled to write a review because this film was just so amazing. The directing is incredible and each shot so thoughtful. The acting was brilliant and just the whole thing felt so lived in. It didn’t feel like time was moving too fast or jumped around which is pretty impressive since the story obviously took place over many months. Loved the two Company songs and they fit so perfectly. Surprised by how happy I felt at the end of it all even though there were many sad moments. Just overall a pretty perfect film.

⭐ 8.5/10 (Originally written by Katrina) Okay, the ART, imagery, fashion, styling, music and dance of this film is absolutely incredible and beautiful and expressive and evoking. Everyone in the film is amazing and unique. Beyonce is the STAR she is. I loved the album The Lion King: The Gift that came out as a companion to the movie and how it included so many collaborators and creatives from different countries in Africa. The music they created was amazing. As much as I love the original Lion King, it really is a white, American, Disney-fied story, and The Gift and Black is King work hard to bring the perspective back to Africa. The story of Black is King follows a Simba-figure in his journey of growing up, trying to find himself and find his way home. It also focuses on black women and their relationships and maternal sacrifices. There's a part where Beyonce places her child in a basket and leaves it to float down The Nile, just like the story of Moses. That seemed like a strange...