Well readers, I have surpassed one hundred posts. This is my 104th to be precise. It’s come quicker than I ever thought it would. Still, not quite a millionaire though as I had hoped by this time, but I guess – what’s the rush?

As you probably already noticed, I haven’t done any reviews of films in quite some time. But, I thoroughly enjoyed this one and just had to mention it. Antebellum is a 2020 American thriller written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz in their feature directorial debuts. And what a good job they do. It is a Sky production

The opening shot on a cotton plantation run by Confederation soldiers sets the scene for the tone of the film. The cruelty, savagery and barbarity of slavery is laid bare when we see what happens when slaves have tried to escape. No mercy is shown.

We are then given a glimpse into their day to day lives of drudgery. They are not allowed speak unless a white man is present. The film’s main actress Janelle Monae is superb. I only found out that she is a famous rapper after the film.

The movie then brings us to the modern day where Janelle is playing a famous black author rather than than the slave Eden. Here, she is seen living the good life and challenging the patriarchy and systemic racism of the modern day.

There is a connection between space and time, but your not told what it is or what form it will take. The twist is simply brilliant. Make sure not to watch any trailers for this film. Allow yourself to be sucked in to what is happening. The ending is exciting, edge of the seat stuff.

Overall, I’d give this film four stars out of five. Make sure to check it out.