Netflix just added 2019’s “Queen & Slim” to its movie library and I’m experiencing a mixture of emotions. Part of me is pleased this phenomenal crime thriller may enjoy a deserved resurgence in interest, but it’s also resurfaced the rage I felt the first time I saw it in theaters.
Now for the record, my rage wasn’t because of the film’s quality. As I’ve already noted, “Queen & Slim” is a truly mesmerizing awards-worthy movie. It’s a road trip flick every Netflix subscriber should experience. But it’s also politically charged and doesn’t shy away from displaying the prejudice and discrimination that remains present in America.
So, if you’re looking for a crime thriller that will effortlessly engage you, but also one with something important to say, “Queen & Slim” is a clear frontrunner for the one Netflix movie you need to watch this weekend. Here’s why it’s such a vital movie…
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