All Things Movie/Documentary Reviews/Recommendations Thread

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I had very high hopes considering the critic's reviews as well as recommendations from family members regarding the movie Sing Sing.

It did not disappoint. It's a tremendous film and wonderful experience, in all aspects.

The way that it was filmed, I actually felt like we were invited to the hoosegow, to watch a play.

Best prison buddy film since The Shawshank Redemption. Maybe as good. Seriously.


Colman Domingo is a virtual certainty to be recognized for nominations when Award Season arrives.

In what is generally a rarity for me, I actually went back to the theater (which was nearly full) to see Sing Sing, as it was released now 5 months later in an Awards season push.

I appreciate it all the more on a second viewing, especially knowing more of the backstory and that so many of the acting troupe were actually playing themselves. That includes the 2nd lead, Clarence "Divine Eye" Macklin, who has been making some rounds on talk shows.

I picked up on a few things that I missed the previous go around as well.

I think it's easily one of the best movies of the 21st Century.