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Introduction to the Best of Enemies Netflix Movie Review

 

I was on the fence about watching this movie, but decided to check it out. Since the movie is relatively long, I was going to keep busy doing something else while watching the movie.  Did I continue to be preoccupied doing something else while watching this movie, or did I change my mind and gaveThe Best of Enemies movie my full attention? Check out my movie review of The Best of Enemies film to find out.

 

 

Plot of The Best of Enemies Netflix Movie

 

The 2019 Best of Enemies movie is set in the 1970s and involves racial conflicts and more importantly how they were dealt with. The movie, The Best of Enemies, is based on a true story.  It stars Taraji  P.  Henson as Ann Atwater and Sam Rockwell as C.P. Ellis. Even though there were a few racial dramatic type conflicts thrown in this film, the gist of the movie is the relationship between the two main characters -- Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis. 

 

Language in the Best of Enemies Netflix Movie

 

Personally, even though this is a period film, I took offense to the use of the “N” word, even though it was actually used.  Whenever an actor used other words for African Americans, such as Black instead of this word -- it was a welcome change. That being said, there was little profanity in the movie -- but to me, the use of the “N” word was just as offensive -- even though I knew I was only watching a movie with actors.

 

Taraji P. Henson Character’s Personality in The Best of Enemies Netflix Movie

 

Awhile back, I watched Taraji P. Henson in the movie Hidden Figures and was impressed by her acting capabilities. She brought the same calibre of acting to the Netflix movie The Best of Enemies. You may equate her with the Cookie character in the Empire TV series, but I believe that Taraji P. Henson has a wide range of acting abilities that goes beyond playing angry or confrontational characters.

 

 

Humor and Ab-libbing in The Best of Enemies Netflix Movie

 

You would not expect to find laughing moments in this movie which is about a serious topic, but I found a few.  For instance, both of the main actors' characters were probably made up to try to resemble the characters they portrayed. To me it was comical how they depicted both characters in the movie -- which is probably different from the way they were in real life.  Another humorous moment was the cafeteria scene. You will know what I'm talking about if you watch the movie -- The Best of Enemies.

 

Regarding ab-libs -- For the most part, I’m sure the characters stuck to the script in playing their roles. But there was sort of a light-hearted moment when Taraji P. Henson's character made a comment about the taste of the corn bread as she left the table in the lunch room. You may find this comment comical as well.

 

Assessment of The Best of Enemies Netflix Movie

 

There were probably changes made in the depiction of some of the actions that took place in the movie for dramatic purposes. However, I think the writers did a good job scripting the events in the Netflix movie, The Best of Enemies. 

 

The movie is long, lasting about  2 hours and 13 minutes; however, I decided after watching the movie for a few minutes while preoccupied -- that I would focus my attention on the events in this movie.

 

You may of course have your own opinion about  whether The Best of Enemies Netflix movie is good or bad.  As for me, except for some of the language, I think this movie is an OK movie to watch, especially because some of the positive events depicted actually happened.

 

Rating of The Best of Enemies Netflix Movie

 

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate The Best of Enemies Netflix Movie 3 ½ stars.