Straw – Movie Review
First Reaction – Straw is an excellent thriller with a killer sting in the tail.
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Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry (Screenplay)
Cast
- Taraji P Henson (Hidden Figures)
- Sherri Shepherd (Precious)
- Teyana Taylor (Coming 2 America)
- Sinbad (Jingle All the Way)
- Rockmond Dunbar (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang)
Plot: A single mother navigates a series of unfortunate events, leading her down an unforeseen path where she becomes embroiled in a situation she never envisioned, finding herself at the center of suspicion in an indifferent world.
Runtime: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Straw starts when struggling single mother Janiyah Wiltkinson (Henson) sees her day spiral out of control. She needs money to feed her daughter at school, keep her apartment and deal with an abusive boss. Her day goes from bad to worse after clashing with an off-duty racist police officer.
However, things get worse, and a series of events lead her to become public enemy number one in a ruthless hostage standoff. She just wants her day to go back to normal, but nobody will listen to her.
Verdict on Straw
Recap
The movie follows a single mother who does everything to keep a roof over her sick daughter’s head. However, today, the world goes against her, and the catalyst of events leaves her in an unexpected position.
Best Parts
The movie does an excellent job of portraying the daily struggles people face to make ends meet. It makes a point that people don’t want to listen to stories or show sympathy to anyone around them. The performances are brilliant and they show the difference of opinions between everyone involved. It also examines the police state being broken with different standards from people from different backgrounds. This keeps us on edge as we are left guessing to how the situation will end.
Final Thoughts –Straw is an excellent thriller that keeps you guessing.
