Film Review: ‘Queen & Slim’: Tragic Tale of Love Found While Outrunning the Law

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 2h 11min | Drama | 27 November 2019 (USA)
I reviewed “Black and Blue” recently, which is about killer cops. “Queen & Slim” is about cop killers; it’s a runnin’-from-the-law instant classic, which is being labeled by some as “The black ‘Bonnie and Clyde.’” Which is nonsense. But before I get into that, let me say, it’s the rare film I’ll give a 5-star rating to. Five stars means I want to see it again.
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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