"One Night In Miami": Movie Review
Written By Alex Greenbaum
"One Night In Miami" is a promising feature debut for director Regina King. Its consistently witty screenplay by Kemp Powers ("Soul") is a sparkling showcase, that includes a few show-stopping sequences. Unfortunately, its tedious introduction and jumbled ending leave a lot to be desired in contrast to its unforgettable middle segments.
Inspired by true events, Malcolm X (Kinglsey Ben-Adir), Cassius Clay (Eli Goree), Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge), and Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) assemble in a Miami hotel room to discuss the ongoing Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
The engaging ensemble cast, perceptive direction, and stimulating screenplay standout. But its material is weakened due to a lack of depth, which stifles its fictional creativity. Generally speaking, "One Night In Miami" is not as powerful as it would like to believe, but its intriguing concept and historical relevance warrant a viewing.
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