A very well done film. not an "instant classic", but 100% watchable from first scene to ending credits. Cynthia Erivo pulls it off like an old pro. really the acting is fine all around. that speaks to the Director too. kudos to Kasi Lemmons for that, and making this a flick that could be a First Date choice. they could have gone a Tarantino - 12 Years a Slave hybrid direction but chose not to. makes it too "soft" for some, but again, kudos to Kasi Lemmons. if you're in middle or high school it's worth standing in line for. if you're not, this one may not be an absolute must see, but DO check it out later on streaming, etc., if not at the theater.