LOVING: Jeff Nichols’ unique storytelling skills capture the real life story of the Lovings. Beginning in 1958, they challenged the Supreme Court for the right to interracial marriage. Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga bring us back in time to the harsh realities of prejudice and injustice. Richard (Edgerton) loves Mildred (Negga) and even the law cannot separate them. We grow to love these characters as our heart aches for what we see unfold. This dialogue-lite film uses beautiful imagery and highly skilled acting to elicit total empathy with the characters. In a time where race is the topic of every news story, perhaps this film will help put things into perspective.
Armie Hammer