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Respect is an American Musical Drama biography film directed by Liesl Tommy and produced by Harvey Mason Jr., Jonathan Glickman, Scott Bernstein, and Stacey She

Respect Movie Review

Respect Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Respect"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 02 Hour 25 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 13-08-2021
3 / 5.00
3.51 / 5.0

Respect is an American Musical Drama biography film directed by Liesl Tommy and produced by Harvey Mason Jr., Jonathan Glickman Born on 18th May, 1969 to Rhoda Yura and Dan Glick >> Read More... , Scott Bernstein Scott Bernstein is an American Producer. He has be >> Read More... , and Stacey Sher. The cast has Jennifer Hudson Hudson was born in Chicago on September 12, 1981. >> Read More... as Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin is a singer and songwriter. She wa >> Read More... , Forest Whitaker An Academy Award winning actor. Showcased a stunni >> Read More... plays C. L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans Born on July 23, 1972, in New York City, U. S, Mar >> Read More... plays Ted White, Marc Marcon plays Jerry Wexler, Heather Headley plays Clara Ward, Kimberly Scott plays Mama Franklin, Myk Watford Bio coming soon... >> Read More... plays Rick Hall, Skye Dakota Turner Bio coming soon... >> Read More... plays Young Aretha, Gilbert Glenn Brown plays Martin Luther King Click to look into! >> Read More... Jr., Hailey Kilgore plays Carolyn, Saycon Sengbloh Bio coming soon... >> Read More... plays Erma Franklin, LeRoy McClain plays Cecil Franklin, Albert Jones plays Ken Cunning ham, Tate Donovan Tate Donovan is an American actor and director kno >> Read More... plays John Hammond, Tituss Burgess Bio coming soon... >> Read More... plays James Cleveland, Audra McDonald plays Barbara, and Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington.

Plot

The movie opens in the year 1952, we see a 10-year-old girl Aretha Franklin, who likes to sing, lives with her divorcee father Clarence LaVaughn Franklin and her siblings Cecil, Erma, and Carolyn. Mr. Clarence LaVaughn Franklin is a pastor in a church in Detroit. Aretha’s father often held parties at their house and has Aretha sings there whereas her mother, Barbara always encourages her independence for doing other activities. Then, one day Aretha got the news that her mother has passed out which traumatised her to the level that she desists from speaking and singing for weeks. Until one day when her father demands her to sing in the church. The scene shifts to seven years later, where we see Aretha is a mother of two teen boys but she refuses to name their father. What is the secret that Aretha’s life took a huge turn? The rest of the stories unravel the secrets with a musical touch.

Star Performance

Jennifer Hudson delivers an Oscar winning performance as Aretha Franklin. She was flawless encompasses her from Mannerisms to talk and walk. The rest of the cast has also gone well along the movie. The details in period costumes, vintage hairdos, against the background of changing times adds to the movie’s gratification. 

Analysis

This film has plenty of intense scenes that are grounded in reality. Like they are happening in real life not just in a film without any over drama. You can find yourself crying quite often during the movie. The first twenty minutes of the movie is undoubtedly engaging but then it became somewhat dull. Also, the soundtrack was not good enough to make up for the plot. As it turns out, it is a shady and gloomy film that addresses a lot of traumas that someone has carried throughout her life. The film has balanced well between humour, music and depicting the reality of Aretha’s life. Overall, it is a feel-good movie, that will make you will dance, sing, clap, and even get a bit emotional throughout the film.

What’s There?

  • The cast delivers a fantastic performance and a compelling and influencing plot. 

What’s Not There?

  • The film becomes tedious for viewers halfway due to its lengthy and lasting runtime.

Verdict

The movie imparts the fans a close view of Aretha Franklin childhood, upbringing, her rise and her struggles to reach where she is. The movie is worth seeing for once, which will encounter you with the reality and struggles of a celebrity’s life. 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Respect"?

Drama, Biography, Musical


What is the duration of "Respect"?

02 Hour 25 Minutes


When was "Respect" released?

13-08-2021

Cast & Crew


Who plays the lead role in "Respect"?

Jennifer Hudson, Skye Dakota Turner, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Tate Donovan, Mary Jane Blige, Myk Watford

Storyline


What is the plot of "Respect"?

Plot revolves around Drama, Biography, Musical, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Respect"?

3


What are the audience ratings for "Respect"?

3.51

Additional


Is "Respect" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Can I watch "Respect" online?

No, it will be available soon on Amazon Prime Video

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