I honestly expected more after this... Kevin literally got with a woman and had a child. I thought the movie would delve more into his internal struggle with his own sexuality. Now here comes Chiron telling him he's only ever thought of him since they parted, and next second Kevin's completely accepted it. Too easy...
Yes exactly.. its one reason why the film would of been a worthy Best Sound Oscar nominee imo, as odd as im sure that sounds to some people.. we usually think of sound design (and whats awarded for it) in terms of what is loudest, what had “the most” sound so to speak, but films are supposed to be nominated not just for succeeding with a technically difficult sound mix, but also for the artistic choices that were made in the sound design (such as introducing the sound of the beach in the scene above). I also think the very quiet and subtle way this scene introduces the score is similarly another example of savvy artistic choices on the part of the sound mixer and director (on top of being a strong score). This movie though had smart artistic decisions in technical craft across the board from already mentioned score, to the cinematography, to the editing (all of which were recognized with Oscar nominations).
The best part about this ending to me is just as Chiron finally accepts himself, little Chiron looks back at the audience inviting them to do the same. So powerful.
At the end do you see how comfortable and at peace Chiron seems with his head resting against Kevin. That part was just perfect. This move was so well done
The last shot of Chiron and Kevin is so fucking powerful. It shows so much about both of them. This whole chapter of the movie, they were putting up an act. They were acting like different people to fit in with their surroundings. In that moment they were themselves for the first time since they were kids. Beautiful.
Everything that happened to Chiron culminated to this one definitive moment. Confronting Kevin and finally telling him "you're the only man that's ever touched me". There's a double entendre there. He means it literally and figuratively. And the part that made it perfect was the look Kevin gives him. That little smile was like a sigh of relief. The look that says "I'm proud of you" more than words than say. He had to have been so glad that Chiron was able to come to terms with who he really is. It was what Kevin was trying to bring out of him since they were kids. Couldn't have been a more perfect ending than this one. This movie gives you the right amount of emotion without being crass or pretentious. Everything was done with taste. A riveting, beautiful, powerful film.
I thought Kevin's look, before the smile, was heartbreak at the realization that Chiron had been a prisoner in his own skin all of those years. I just don't think it was a look of pride, but realization that Chiron, even as grown and sexy as he appears there, is still that painfully shy and repressed little boy that he knew in grade school. It's a shocking revelation. The smile was to bring comfort to Chiron, imo. Either way, it is an utterly heart-wrenching masterpiece.
not hard to see why this won best picture. such an emotional scene. bravery intensity of him waiting for a reaction and the comforting smile at the end. beautiful. this is why I watch movies
Him turning at the camera at the end is finally him embracing Juan’s words in the house one day “Don’t sit with your face turned against the door. Then you won’t know who’s coming in and what’s going on.” Little looking at the audience at the end is taking Juan’s words, embracing the fact that anyone can come into his life now. And he’ll be ready for it.
I interpreted as this. When Kevin smiled back at him and Chiron expressed himself, he finally felt free and himself, and which is why the camera cut to little on the beach signifying that this is will Chiron will be from now on...somewhere where he’s finally free and himself. Little looking back at the camera is kinda like the Film saying “this is where Chiron is...where are you?”
The final shot of Little Chiron in the moonlight is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in a movie. It's not only very well made, but it's also so meaningful, seeing the innocense of a kid coming back after making peace with himself and finding his true indentity. Juan would have been very proud. Moonlight is indeed a masterpiece
Probably the most powerful line in the whole movie. No one can ever explain the emotional power another man can have over you whether its physical or mental. And no one can really understand how it feels. I relate to this scene so much because there's someone in my life that Ive had a relationship with but we no longer speak. But no other man has had such an affect on me like he has.
datswassup07 This scene probably had to be very tense for you in some way then! I got that from this scene but it was a powerful and beautiful feeling.
I wish I could see this scene for the first time again, it was beyond intense, in your face "You are the only man that has ever touched me", I think I stopped breathing, what incredible direction in this scene especially and the whole film of course as well.
What people don't understand is that this movie is not about the gay culture or about the gay lifestyle. This movie is about two people finding themselves and finding happiness after a lifetime of hardship and a struggle with their identity. It's about finding beauty in this often ugly and painful life that we have to live, even if only for a moment. Everyone can relate to this movie. What a work of art this movie was. I was amazed when I first saw it at how powerful it was. Definitely deserved Best Picture.
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK !! I so agree, it goes above and beyond that kinda movie. I personally don’t have a problem with those who are gay but to put this movie in a category kinda annoys me. It’s a film that represents love any kind of love!!
what's the "gay lifestyle"? oh so a movie about gay love is only relatable when there's no rainbow flag? it's so funny how y'all don't realize you're homophobic, if only you also saw gay people in the ""gay lifestyle"" as people
I was watching this with my mom, and we both just felt so moved by the shot of them just hugging. Nothing passionate like a sex scene or even kissing. Just the innocence of holding each other, quietly. It was all that we needed. It was all they needed. Chiron looked at peace with himself and with Kevin. This is seriously one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen.
One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at a movie theater was this film. There was a group of Black men and women together (probably a date night) and they laughed at the following scenes: - when Chiron asks if he’s the f word - the dream Chiron has of his friend - right after Chiron says “You’re the only man that’s touched me Your heart has to be black as coal if you found any of those scenes funny. I’m a former Marine (now retired) and this movie makes me cry every damn time, without fail.
This movie totally re-ignited my passion and desire to get back into acting. This scene in particular was so inspiring to me. Not only was the meaning behind it so beautiful, but the way Andre and Trevante executed it was just perfect. To be able to put that kind of meaning and emotion into a scene like this is so inspiring to me and reminded me what a skill acting really is and how much I’d love to be a part of something so important. This will forever be one of my favorite scenes in on of my favorite movies of all time. Moonlight is a masterpiece 😍
This is my textbook definition for a PERFECT, movie. The direction, the acting, the cinematography, the sound design, the topic, the symbolism! This movie is perfect.
I love the look little Chiron gives at the end. It's saying he's saying directly to the audience, this is what life is like for people like us, these are struggles we go through. Made me weep so much when I first saw this.
So much is asked of Trevante Rhodes here, yet he somehow manages to perfectly deliver one of the most impactful final lines in modern cinematic history. The story of this man's entire life, and here is the moment, right at the closing of the film, where he does the bravest thing any human can ever do - he finally reveals himself with total vulnerability to another human being. Depsite everything he's been through forcing him to keep a barrier up. The bravery of the character to do that. The skill of the actors, director, writer, cinematographer, and the rest of the creative team, to express it like this on the screen. Outstanding.
man people don't talk about trevante Rhodes enough. even tho he doesn't look very similar to either of the other actors that play Chiron he still embodies him so effortlessly with the mannerisms and dialogue and way of speech. even with the tough looks he's still the same nervous introspective kid on the inside
When I saw this Masterpiece of a movie in the cinema and Chiron said to Kevin that he was the only man that has ever touched Chiron, my heart broke! God bless this beautiful movie!
Richie Daniel I couldn't wrap my head around it at first. Chiron went through his whole life with just that one experience. After putting on that armor of bulking up to protect himself that last chapter we just saw the armor slowing being broken down and culminating in this scene. I don't think a movie had moved me like Moonlight did in a LONG time
I love how chiron finally decided to heal from his childhood trauma , alot of us dont have the courage to be vulnerable and tell someone we had feelings for , left us feeling empty and stuck on the past feelings of feeling whole by there affection 💔💔
These romances in movies are so damn beautiful. Two gay men from the hood. One knows who he is. The other tries being someone he doesn’t wanna be. But by the finish line, they’re the ones who come together. And they stay that way till the end.
When I first saw the movie I was kinda annoyed with the ending but on reflection I understand the power of this scene n how everything was leading up to this pivotal moment when Chiron finally is at peace...absolutely beautiful
I didnt realize until my second time watching lil black was like finally at the end . what a beautiful scene that tied all the themes and sounds of the movie together the breeze , when little black looks back at the camera thats the first time chrion turns around and shows his face you literally see his back the whole movie. gay staright B or W this is a beautiful film in terms of sound and visuals
Justin W Oh my god. You're absolutely right. He has his eyes and head up. Showing that Chiron has reached a place where he is unafraid of who he is now.
This scene had me all choked up. Reminded me of i girl i used to know. Never been with her, but she's the only one i ever loved. Never felt like that with anyone but her. I wish i could have a moment like this with her and tell her this, but thats just a boys wish.
I’ve never been more satisfied with an ending to a movie than I was with this movie, didn’t matter what happened tomorrow, the next week, the next year, they had each other for one more night and this is all that matters. I remember actually sobbing the first time I saw this in theaters
Quite easily one of the best final lines in all of cinema. There's no real sense of finality or sense of importance to them, and that's what makes them so damned powerful. Despite it feeling like the film ends mid-conversation, those words give all the closure the audience needs while feeling wholly real and authentic.
It won best picture and best supporting actor for Mehersala Ali (Juan), so it won critical acclaim. It's underrated among film fans because it's subtle, has an all-black cast and addresses masculine male sexual identity, which makes many people uncomfortable.
I was afraid to watch this movie, I just had a feeling I was going to see something that I was not ready for and dammit it went there. I am greatful so very greatful.
Just about to comment the same thing. Most of the scene was pure emotion, pace, expression & music. It creates an atmosphere so unique and compelling...
I don't think either of them thought they were worthy of being loved. Finding out they loved each other probably shocked them both. I think Kevin honestly believed Chiron only came to smash. He came in looking muscled-up and gangsta-rapper sexy. But he soon realized he was still the shy Chiron he loved since they were kids. Especially when he asked him where he was staying. The love had always been there. But they had grown to the point of being able to admit to it.
I'm always going to come back to this for the rest of my life because this scene is everything. I have never seen a beautiful ending than this. I have a pretty shitty life and films like these gives me hope to go on. I'll take this film to my grave.
Chiron's story has come full circle as he stand in the Same place he first felt loved innocent free him self vulnerable safe as he look back at the audience to tell us he is fine
Holy shit the vulnerability shown, every single fidget and breath Black (Trevante) took behind that buff facade... * kisses pinched fingers * Perfection.
Saw this for the first time yesterday. Can even begin to explain how impactful this movie was to me. His relationship with his mom as a kid speaks volumes. This child was fearful from the start. Amazing movie.
They probably hate it because they have some problem with the gay community, I'm a father of two children, I'm straight, if my son becomes gay later I don't give a damn as long as he's happy, what people make in their bed is their business.
This ending has always stayed with me and become more powerful the more I’ve thought about it. It’s one of those extremely rare films that gets better every time you watch it because you’re noticing all these little details and emotional beats that all come together.
So I was assigned this movie as homework for my Film class and I decided to watch a bunch of little clips of the movie and look at the comments made by all the other past viewers to help further my understanding of each scene. After reaching this last video which to my sense is the last I just have to say that just by watching the key parts of the movie that it was extremely powerful in many ways. I’m not too big on cinematography, paying attention to each detail but it was easy to tell how important each moment factors into the main character which to me is absolutely beautiful. I will definitely watch this movie on my own terms to see the whole masterpiece fully but for now I gotta turn my report in lol. - College Student in a Film Class
Thank you for referring to him as the adult Chiron. The question "Who is you, Chiron?" Is the heart of this movie for me. And Little and Black were names that other people applied to Chiron out of their own distress.
what a beautiful scene that tied all the themes and sounds of the movie together the breeze , when little black looks back at the camera thats the first time chrion turns around and shows his face you literally see his back the whole movie. gay staright B or W this is a beautiful film in terms of sound and visuals
The sadness is from the realization that he repressed his homosexuality and had foregone any intimacy and affection since that one time when he was young boy with Kevin on the beach.
O sorriso que o Kevin deu ao final da confissão do Black não foi malicioso ou desdenhoso...foi puro...foi o fato de ele ter se aberto...deixado pra trás tudo e abraçado a nova vida....
His innocence is looking back. The child is healing.
I honestly expected more after this... Kevin literally got with a woman and had a child. I thought the movie would delve more into his internal struggle with his own sexuality. Now here comes Chiron telling him he's only ever thought of him since they parted, and next second Kevin's completely accepted it. Too easy...
ouch this comment!! 💜
i always felt someone called his name which gives me chills.
@@johndean4727 I never caught that. Thank you
@@nahor88 how long did you want this movie to be?
notice how right when kevin smiles back you start hearing the beach sounds. so many amazing little details like that throughout this movie
Yes exactly.. its one reason why the film would of been a worthy Best Sound Oscar nominee imo, as odd as im sure that sounds to some people.. we usually think of sound design (and whats awarded for it) in terms of what is loudest, what had “the most” sound so to speak, but films are supposed to be nominated not just for succeeding with a technically difficult sound mix, but also for the artistic choices that were made in the sound design (such as introducing the sound of the beach in the scene above). I also think the very quiet and subtle way this scene introduces the score is similarly another example of savvy artistic choices on the part of the sound mixer and director (on top of being a strong score).
This movie though had smart artistic decisions in technical craft across the board from already mentioned score, to the cinematography, to the editing (all of which were recognized with Oscar nominations).
Just such a cinematic masterpiece. I still think it didn't get the recognition it deserved even though it did win some awards.
Princess Jauregui-Hansen it did win Best Picture at the Oscars, the film industry’s top award
@@mattcastg5170 yes but it was mainly overshadowed by the la la land mistake :/
The best part about this ending to me is just as Chiron finally accepts himself, little Chiron looks back at the audience inviting them to do the same. So powerful.
And notice that little Chiron looks blue in the moonlight
At the end do you see how comfortable and at peace Chiron seems with his head resting against Kevin.
That part was just perfect.
This move was so well done
The last shot of Chiron and Kevin is so fucking powerful. It shows so much about both of them. This whole chapter of the movie, they were putting up an act. They were acting like different people to fit in with their surroundings. In that moment they were themselves for the first time since they were kids. Beautiful.
One of the best images i've seen in any film. The overwhelming Humanity depicted is mind-boggling.
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Everything that happened to Chiron culminated to this one definitive moment. Confronting Kevin and finally telling him "you're the only man that's ever touched me". There's a double entendre there. He means it literally and figuratively. And the part that made it perfect was the look Kevin gives him. That little smile was like a sigh of relief. The look that says "I'm proud of you" more than words than say. He had to have been so glad that Chiron was able to come to terms with who he really is. It was what Kevin was trying to bring out of him since they were kids. Couldn't have been a more perfect ending than this one. This movie gives you the right amount of emotion without being crass or pretentious. Everything was done with taste. A riveting, beautiful, powerful film.
THIS.
I thought Kevin's look, before the smile, was heartbreak at the realization that Chiron had been a prisoner in his own skin all of those years. I just don't think it was a look of pride, but realization that Chiron, even as grown and sexy as he appears there, is still that painfully shy and repressed little boy that he knew in grade school. It's a shocking revelation. The smile was to bring comfort to Chiron, imo. Either way, it is an utterly heart-wrenching masterpiece.
You just made my english assignment waaaaaaaay easier :-D
Love your analysis
Beautifully said!
not hard to see why this won best picture. such an emotional scene. bravery intensity of him waiting for a reaction and the comforting smile at the end. beautiful. this is why I watch movies
lee constant Agreed!
And it’s done with such subtlety. No cheesy gimmicks just two actors giving it their all.
Trevante is one great actor. I thought he would've been in more movies. His mannerisms, the way he avoids eye contact, lips quivering
I think Andre is a great actor too.This film was made for these two fine men. Beautiful, beautiful film.
Bird box . Amazing
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When he finally makes his confession and feels vulnerable and weak, his eyelids shake. It's insane, that little detail. Amazing acting
Him turning at the camera at the end is finally him embracing Juan’s words in the house one day “Don’t sit with your face turned against the door. Then you won’t know who’s coming in and what’s going on.” Little looking at the audience at the end is taking Juan’s words, embracing the fact that anyone can come into his life now. And he’ll be ready for it.
I took it as his inner child being freed once again
I interpreted as this. When Kevin smiled back at him and Chiron expressed himself, he finally felt free and himself, and which is why the camera cut to little on the beach signifying that this is will Chiron will be from now on...somewhere where he’s finally free and himself. Little looking back at the camera is kinda like the Film saying “this is where Chiron is...where are you?”
"Your the only one." I love the way Chiron says that.
* you’re* IDIOT!!!
I loved it too
The final shot of Little Chiron in the moonlight is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in a movie. It's not only very well made, but it's also so meaningful, seeing the innocense of a kid coming back after making peace with himself and finding his true indentity. Juan would have been very proud.
Moonlight is indeed a masterpiece
This isn't a movie this is art
This implies movies aren’t art, which they are.
Movies are art though
Probably the most powerful line in the whole movie. No one can ever explain the emotional power another man can have over you whether its physical or mental. And no one can really understand how it feels. I relate to this scene so much because there's someone in my life that Ive had a relationship with but we no longer speak. But no other man has had such an affect on me like he has.
datswassup07 This scene probably had to be very tense for you in some way then! I got that from this scene but it was a powerful and beautiful feeling.
I wish I could see this scene for the first time again, it was beyond intense, in your face "You are the only man that has ever touched me", I think I stopped breathing, what incredible direction in this scene especially and the whole film of course as well.
What people don't understand is that this movie is not about the gay culture or about the gay lifestyle. This movie is about two people finding themselves and finding happiness after a lifetime of hardship and a struggle with their identity. It's about finding beauty in this often ugly and painful life that we have to live, even if only for a moment. Everyone can relate to this movie. What a work of art this movie was. I was amazed when I first saw it at how powerful it was. Definitely deserved Best Picture.
coupleofbeers31 this movie is beyond amazing, it touches to everyone’s heart
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK !! I so agree, it goes above and beyond that kinda movie. I personally don’t have a problem with those who are gay but to put this movie in a category kinda annoys me. It’s a film that represents love any kind of love!!
what's the "gay lifestyle"? oh so a movie about gay love is only relatable when there's no rainbow flag? it's so funny how y'all don't realize you're homophobic, if only you also saw gay people in the ""gay lifestyle"" as people
Zap you need to chill, homophobic ? I think not.
Zap He literally said absolutely nothing close to what you tried to insinuate. You just wanna argue just to argue, stfu.
Chiron getting out of the car and keep looking into the beach and the violin playing in the background. My favorite scene in the movie.
Alen Stephen Yo I cried at that part straight up
I cried when he looked at the beach
Me too
I was watching this with my mom, and we both just felt so moved by the shot of them just hugging.
Nothing passionate like a sex scene or even kissing.
Just the innocence of holding each other, quietly.
It was all that we needed. It was all they needed. Chiron looked at peace with himself and with Kevin.
This is seriously one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen.
This is one of the best acted scenes ive ever seen.
His tiny sigh when Kevin smiles is just 👌🏼 I still get chills with this movie.
One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at a movie theater was this film. There was a group of Black men and women together (probably a date night) and they laughed at the following scenes:
- when Chiron asks if he’s the f word
- the dream Chiron has of his friend
- right after Chiron says “You’re the only man that’s touched me
Your heart has to be black as coal if you found any of those scenes funny. I’m a former Marine (now retired) and this movie makes me cry every damn time, without fail.
Because some people are ignorant!!!
This movie totally re-ignited my passion and desire to get back into acting. This scene in particular was so inspiring to me. Not only was the meaning behind it so beautiful, but the way Andre and Trevante executed it was just perfect. To be able to put that kind of meaning and emotion into a scene like this is so inspiring to me and reminded me what a skill acting really is and how much I’d love to be a part of something so important. This will forever be one of my favorite scenes in on of my favorite movies of all time. Moonlight is a masterpiece 😍
Glad to hear that. Keep going with your acting.
Me too Omg yess
The innocence in his eyes is so heartwarming and heart-wrenching at the same time
This is my textbook definition for a PERFECT, movie. The direction, the acting, the cinematography, the sound design, the topic, the symbolism! This movie is perfect.
why am I crying in the club right now
Gay ass
Why not.?
Why we were watching this in a club?
😹😹😹
I love the look little Chiron gives at the end. It's saying he's saying directly to the audience, this is what life is like for people like us, these are struggles we go through. Made me weep so much when I first saw this.
Trevante did an amazing act in this movie, he so so so fine too
THERE WILL COME A DAY WHERE I DON'T CRY WATCHING THIS SCENE. 😢😭😭
Jazmine Brown Never!!! 😂😂😢😭😭
Never!!!
I’m in tears why Omg whyyyyyyyyy
Never
So much is asked of Trevante Rhodes here, yet he somehow manages to perfectly deliver one of the most impactful final lines in modern cinematic history. The story of this man's entire life, and here is the moment, right at the closing of the film, where he does the bravest thing any human can ever do - he finally reveals himself with total vulnerability to another human being. Depsite everything he's been through forcing him to keep a barrier up. The bravery of the character to do that. The skill of the actors, director, writer, cinematographer, and the rest of the creative team, to express it like this on the screen. Outstanding.
years of pain, fear, longing and defense, all in one line. and so beautifully played.
This is is cinema. It breaks my heart every time
man people don't talk about trevante Rhodes enough. even tho he doesn't look very similar to either of the other actors that play Chiron he still embodies him so effortlessly with the mannerisms and dialogue and way of speech. even with the tough looks he's still the same nervous introspective kid on the inside
i agree with you on all of this. he plays him so effortlessly.
imo tho, he looks like chiron from act 1, not chiron from act 2
When I saw this Masterpiece of a movie in the cinema and Chiron said to Kevin that he was the only man that has ever touched Chiron, my heart broke! God bless this beautiful movie!
Richie Daniel I couldn't wrap my head around it at first. Chiron went through his whole life with just that one experience. After putting on that armor of bulking up to protect himself that last chapter we just saw the armor slowing being broken down and culminating in this scene. I don't think a movie had moved me like Moonlight did in a LONG time
One of the most beautiful scenes in cinema. Thanks you Barry.
Agreed but who is barry?
How ? How is possible to give so much emotion in three sentences and just looks. I mean ... it gets me everytimes. Damn, it's powerful !
Great director, editing and acting. If the director hadn't been as good as he is, this scene would not have been possible.
@@gjford1951 100% true ! The writing and directing is amazing. This entire production is crazy good.
Tears Flowing They Always Loved each Other. Best Movie Ever!!!
I love how chiron finally decided to heal from his childhood trauma , alot of us dont have the courage to be vulnerable and tell someone we had feelings for , left us feeling empty and stuck on the past feelings of feeling whole by there affection 💔💔
These romances in movies are so damn beautiful. Two gay men from the hood. One knows who he is. The other tries being someone he doesn’t wanna be. But by the finish line, they’re the ones who come together. And they stay that way till the end.
When I first saw the movie I was kinda annoyed with the ending but on reflection I understand the power of this scene n how everything was leading up to this pivotal moment when Chiron finally is at peace...absolutely beautiful
I didnt realize until my second time watching lil black was like finally at the end . what a beautiful scene that tied all the themes and sounds of the movie together the breeze , when little black looks back at the camera thats the first time chrion turns around and shows his face you literally see his back the whole movie. gay staright B or W this is a beautiful film in terms of sound and visuals
Justin W Oh my god. You're absolutely right. He has his eyes and head up. Showing that Chiron has reached a place where he is unafraid of who he is now.
This scene had me all choked up. Reminded me of i girl i used to know. Never been with her, but she's the only one i ever loved. Never felt like that with anyone but her. I wish i could have a moment like this with her and tell her this, but thats just a boys wish.
It’s ok bro I’ll tell her how you feel after I to that ASS!!! Yeah she said “you weird”
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@@Lamontraymontbundylol 😂
i'm still not over this.
This fucked me up
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All the way up
But why
I’ve never been more satisfied with an ending to a movie than I was with this movie, didn’t matter what happened tomorrow, the next week, the next year, they had each other for one more night and this is all that matters. I remember actually sobbing the first time I saw this in theaters
I cried like a little baby man. Such a beautiful ending.
That end shot and color is hauntingly beautiful.
Quite easily one of the best final lines in all of cinema. There's no real sense of finality or sense of importance to them, and that's what makes them so damned powerful. Despite it feeling like the film ends mid-conversation, those words give all the closure the audience needs while feeling wholly real and authentic.
While I was watching this movie I never wanted it to end🥺it was just so emotional and powerful
I agree :( I miss them both
HOW DOES THIS MOVIE WIN AND OSCAR AND STILL BE CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED
It won best picture and best supporting actor for Mehersala Ali (Juan), so it won critical acclaim. It's underrated among film fans because it's subtle, has an all-black cast and addresses masculine male sexual identity, which makes many people uncomfortable.
I was just going to say this.
The beautiful story and amazing acting aside, the camerawork and music in this movie really is next level
This always makes me cry 😭
Why
From the jukebox scene to this ending scene literally takes your breath away.
Powerful and beautiful scene !! I can´t stop thinking about it !!
The ending was not about two lusty men yearning for sex. But two men coming to terms with their identity and comforting each other
I haven’t even seen this movie and I’m crying.
King Joonie same
All most people want to be is accepted, loved and take our insecurities away. The film captures those feelings so well.
Makes me cry like a baby. The most beautiful thing I ever ever watched. Magnificent film.
I was afraid to watch this movie, I just had a feeling I was going to see something that I was not ready for and dammit it went there. I am greatful so very greatful.
I had this same exact feeling.
same omg
I know I'm YEARS late but I finally watched Moonlight today, This movie was Fantastic and this final scene literally brought me to tears! BRAVO!
powerful
Just about to comment the same thing. Most of the scene was pure emotion, pace, expression & music. It creates an atmosphere so unique and compelling...
Yes It is Sir. Great ending
I don't think either of them thought they were worthy of being loved. Finding out they loved each other probably shocked them both. I think Kevin honestly believed Chiron only came to smash. He came in looking muscled-up and gangsta-rapper sexy. But he soon realized he was still the shy Chiron he loved since they were kids. Especially when he asked him where he was staying. The love had always been there. But they had grown to the point of being able to admit to it.
I'm always going to come back to this for the rest of my life because this scene is everything. I have never seen a beautiful ending than this. I have a pretty shitty life and films like these gives me hope to go on. I'll take this film to my grave.
Chiron's story has come full circle as he stand in the Same place he first felt loved innocent free him self vulnerable safe as he look back at the audience to tell us he is fine
This film deserved every award it won!
This moment right here always gives me not only goosebumps but makes me hot as well. It's like that vulnerable moment just makes me melt. I love it
Holy shit the vulnerability shown, every single fidget and breath Black (Trevante) took behind that buff facade... * kisses pinched fingers *
Perfection.
This movie dug itself so deeply into my heart. Truly a masterpiece
I'm this final scene the way he acts all nervous finally meeting him, the real side of him comes out the shy nervous awkward
THIS!!!!!SPEAKS VOLUMES AND I FELT IT BECAUSE IT HAPPENED TO ME
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Saw this for the first time yesterday. Can even begin to explain how impactful this movie was to me. His relationship with his mom as a kid speaks volumes. This child was fearful from the start. Amazing movie.
It blows my mind how some people hate this movie
They probably hate it because they have some problem with the gay community, I'm a father of two children, I'm straight, if my son becomes gay later I don't give a damn as long as he's happy, what people make in their bed is their business.
I'm with everyone here, this is a ✨cinematic masterpiece✨ I wish I could watch it for the first time again.
this is everything
This ending has always stayed with me and become more powerful the more I’ve thought about it. It’s one of those extremely rare films that gets better every time you watch it because you’re noticing all these little details and emotional beats that all come together.
Chapter iv. Blue.
The tenderness in this scene always moves me to tears.
Absolutely stunning scene...these guys were perfection
Chiron laying his head on Kevin. He looks so peaceful. I felt that peace and relief.
Why was he laying on him like that was chiron hurt?
This is probably one of the most powerful if not the most powerful movie scene a director can make.
So I was assigned this movie as homework for my Film class and I decided to watch a bunch of little clips of the movie and look at the comments made by all the other past viewers to help further my understanding of each scene. After reaching this last video which to my sense is the last I just have to say that just by watching the key parts of the movie that it was extremely powerful in many ways. I’m not too big on cinematography, paying attention to each detail but it was easy to tell how important each moment factors into the main character which to me is absolutely beautiful. I will definitely watch this movie on my own terms to see the whole masterpiece fully but for now I gotta turn my report in lol.
- College Student in a Film Class
fuckin ninjas cutting onions
Beautiful well acted scene 😍
I judged this movie b4 I saw it negatively and I was wrong, this movie really portrays the struggle of finding out who u are especially for men.
The song fits to perfectly. One of the best endings ever.
Gives me chills everytime 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Such a real movie. It seriously makes me cry every time
Such a powerful scene I’m crying all over again 😭
Black is still fragile. With all those muscles he still the one who leans on Kevin's chest being caressed like a baby Instead of the other way round
Trevante Rhodes should have been nominated as well as Mahershala Ali for this!
I love this movie omg ❤
This scene and the scene when he goes to see his mother in rehab, are two most powerful scenes in the movie
THE BEST SCENE IN WHOLE MOVIE! When he said "I've never really touched any since" it took my breath away❣
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that movie was so fucking powerful
I haven't been able to finish this movie without tearing up. The guy who plays an adult Chiron is an amazing actor, and he's so handsome.
The ending always gets me! such a sweet conclusion and the song?? Ugh ❤
Thank you for referring to him as the adult Chiron. The question "Who is you, Chiron?" Is the heart of this movie for me. And Little and Black were names that other people applied to Chiron out of their own distress.
what a beautiful scene that tied all the themes and sounds of the movie together the breeze , when little black looks back at the camera thats the first time chrion turns around and shows his face you literally see his back the whole movie. gay staright B or W this is a beautiful film in terms of sound and visuals
I always cry at the end when I watch this. So good and so powerful!
So far the only movies that have touched me:
In the Mood for Love
Moonlight
Coincidentally enough, one influenced the other. AWESOME.
Just masterfully written
Amazing movie, glad it won best pic
The sadness is from the realization that he repressed his homosexuality and had foregone any intimacy and affection since that one time when he was young boy with Kevin on the beach.
this part made me cry.
O sorriso que o Kevin deu ao final da confissão do Black não foi malicioso ou desdenhoso...foi puro...foi o fato de ele ter se aberto...deixado pra trás tudo e abraçado a nova vida....
healing that inner child
This movie is a masterpiece coming from a straight black male