BEYOND THE LIGHTS

Plot:

Noni (Mbatha-Raw) is a young, beautiful and talented singer that is a guaranteed superstar on the rise, but she is just so overwhelmed by the pressures of the entertainment business and her over bearing mother/manager Macy Jean (Driver). When she is at the point where she feels transparent and can't take it anymore, she attempts to take her life only to be saved by Kaz (Parker), the young police officer assigned to protect her. From that very moment the two have an instant connection that will change their lives and take them on one romantic roller coaster, leaving them to make life altering decisions regarding them and their careers.


Reel Talk:

This is the 2014 version of Costner/Houston's 1992 "The Bodyguard". This is not a remake but just a similar overtone of a superstar that falls in lover with her protector. With that being said this film is just as good, with a good story of two young people with promising careers being steered by their parents who are trying to live life through the children. The chemistry between Mbatha-Raw and Parker is just as good as that of the two stars of The Bodyguard. Minnie Driver, who still looks good and Danny Glover put in good roles as the parents of each of the two lead characters.This is an excellent love story movie that is one to catch. Must See!!!

Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker. Minnie Driver, Richard Colson Baker and Danny Glover
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Rated: PG-13

I give it 5 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler