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Fast Color
Positive Reviews
52
Negative reviews
16
Average Rating
3.5
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2.0
In tone, Color recalls another recent arthouse dystopia, 2016s spectral, hypnotic Midnight Special, even if it feels less firmly rooted in its own spo ..
EW
2.0
These potent themes imbue Fast Color with a gravitas that transcends its odd premise.
Indie Wire
2.0
Instead, its magical sparks dont quite congeal as the audience cant help hoping a movie this empathetic and unusual reaches transcendence.
Variety
3.8
A gnawing sense of impatience is only barely overcome by the strong performances of Mbatha Raw and Toussaint, both terrific actors.
3.0
Julia Harts drama skillfully weaves together supernatural abilities with personal baggage across three generations.
Collider
1.5
Hart has fashioned a tale of matriarchal inheritance, but one whose fierce message is undercut rather than deepened by its childs book clarity.
The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
presence is commanding, and in Julia Harts arthouse superhero film Fast Color shes a beacon to behold.
4.5
Rewarding despite its restraint, the movie has an elasticity that pushes the imagination in any number of directions, offering an expressive allegory ..
The New York Times
4.5
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2.5
Fast Color is disciplined and restrained, yet feels a few tweaks away from being the rousing origin story it aspires to be.
Philly
2.0
In truth, Fast Color works better as a fable of female empowerment than as a science fiction tale or an apocalyptic thriller.
One Guys Opinion
2.5
I am a huge fan of both Mbatha Raw and Toussaint but this movie takes forever to get started and then the payoff is too little.
You Tube
3.3
Fast Color, a low budget, sci fi indie drama (...) operates within the superhero sub genre, but without the plastic, toy selling bombast these films h ..
You Tube
3.0
But its low key, minimalist approach offers rich rewards for the patient.
Rolling Stone
4.5
Its a movie with a racing pulse, and you can feel its heart in every frame.
The Wrap
4.5
A rare superhero movie that highlights the ordinary alongside the extraordinary, Fast Color is a bold and breathtaking spin on the genre that deserves ..
Film Inquiry
1.3
Grandma Bo narrows her eyes like an accountant who doesnt trust the new Trump tax laws, and suddenly a pouring rainfall crashes down from the heavens ..
Observer
3.0
It sounds blasphemous, but youre probably going to remember the visuals of Fast Color more than the next mainstream blockbuster shoved into theaters
Flickering Myth
4.0
This is an impressive sophomore film by Julia Hart (Miss Stevens).
Flickering Myth
4.5
The movies mood is so sincere, its allegory so heartfelt, that its easy to forgive the theatricality. In our anxious era, Fast Color presents an elega ..
Flim Threet
4.5
Its the rare superhero film that proceeds without a devotion to the spectacular that filters out, from the start, all the interest thats generated fro ..
New Yorker
2.0
Hart, who impressed with her debut drama Miss Stevens, offers a banal, tired narrative, despite strong performances and occasionally beautiful visuals ..
The Film Stage
3.8
The story crafted in images is mysterious and moving, whether in the quick flashes of memory that invade Ruths psyche, or the beautiful special effect ..
Chicago Tribune
4.5
Into this vicious circle, on an old, rusting bicycle, rides Lalo (Eduardo Bando), the 14 year old central character of first time feature director Edg ..
Birth Movies Death
4.5
They cant forget those abominable cruelties and they dont necessarily want to; to remember what happened is to remember that youre alive.
Pajiba
2.0
But Fast Colors ruminative pacing is often dull, and the lack of conflict and suspense undercut the films noble intentions and unique storytelling app ..
Detroit News
2.0
Its intelligent, frequently resonant, and even wryly funny at points in its own weary way.
Consequence Of Sound
3.0
Movies that demonstrate that you dont need a giant budget or decades of established IP to do superhero or sci fi well on the big screen.
The Play List
4.5
The world doesnt need to be saved; it needs to be reborn, and it needs women like Ruth and Lila leading the way.
Film School Rejects
3.0
Fast color is a slow drama that has shades of thrills and excitement, but overall failed to accomplish its goal of emotionally engaging me with the ch ..
You Tube
4.4
So, whats Fast Color about From the establishing scenes, its not immediately clear and thats the gently hypnotic splendor of the movie: it casts its s ..
Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
The ground is parched, deprived of the ages old water cycle that let life flourish for eons.
Io9 Gizmodo
2.5
Theres Black Girl Magic sprinkled all over the place in this movie, and while its hard to call it a success Fast Color earns props for representation.
Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
Its a strange and enticing mix: a superhero origin story and sci fi paranormal effects mix with apocalyptic allegory.
Straight
4.0
Fortunately, the film doesnt hold back on visualizing their abilities.
We Live Entertainment
4.0
A female empowered superhero movie unlike any other you have ever seen and thats a very good thing.
Dead Line
4.0
With a captivating performance from Gugu Mbatha Raw, Fast Color is a female led superhero thriller that touches on the supernatural in a post Black Pa ..
Solzy At The Movies
4.5
But Fast Colors strengths are so compelling as to vastly outweigh them.
Polygon
2.0
But trying to tackle too many themes and ideas isnt the worst flaw.
Film Avclub
3.5
And theres something awfully rewarding about that, even if its a bit busy and shapeless.
Alternate Ending
3.0
This isnt a traditional superhero film, as theres no fancy CGI or an audacious final showdown with the big bad.
The Mary Sue
1.5
Is Fast Color a corrective to the myriad of instant legend superheroes on the market Not exactly. But now that they mention it, it could be an enjoyab ..
East Bay Express
4.0
Saniyya Sydney plays Lila, Ruths daughter and Bos grandaughter an inquisitive young child whos willing to explore her supernatural dexterity to its gr ..
Black Girl Nerds
4.4
And sure, theres a touch of the supernatural threaded throughout.
Third Coast Review
4.5
Hart doesnt need Peeles banal cultural connection to N.W.A. when, instead, the band X Ray Spex cheekily articulates female punk rebellion that is not ..
National Review
4.0
Although this isnt exactly hard science fiction, its still of the heady and intellectual variety, if, also, a bit ambiguous.
Daily Film Fix
1.3
As in, whats going on with toilets If theres no running water, theres probably no plumbing, right So what are people doing Where are they going And wh ..
Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
The indestructible love of parents for their children, the secret interracial relationship and the setup of Ruth, Bo and Lila as sci fantastical super ..
Wp Me
3.8
Its ... lovely to see a genre film like this starring three strong African American women defined neither by race nor gender, but character.
Film Festival Today
3.8
This movie isnt what youre expecting, but thats a compliment to all involved.
Hollywood News
2.5
Its a promising story that feels wasted with unnecessary garnishing of super hero fantasies. .
4.4
One of those small, mighty movies that can easily slip under the radar in a busy season of blockbusters.
Movie Cricket
1.5
You watch fascinating tricks, and then theres a stretch of gloomy drama.
Dwight Brown Ink
3.0
As more and more filmgoers learn to speak in the modern pidgin language of comic book, lets hope Fast Color is a sign of conversations to come.
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.5
Fast Color is an expert example of an original idea that takes well worn tropes and tweaks them ever so slightly in order to infuse them with new mean ..
The Muse Jezebel
4.0
It doesnt have to be when its so smartly interwoven with the fabric of such a personal narrative concerning a single family under duress.
Jaredmobarak
2.0
What is apparent, as 80s inspired synth dominates the film, is the uncommon power Ruth holds.
Mediaversity Reviews
2.0
Even if it doesnt quite deliver a fantastic final showdown, theres still so many places it can go, and youll want to follow.
idobi.com
4.0
Positively brilliant acting, whimsical visual effects, and an original story make for a truly unique cinematic experience.
High Def Digest
4.5
Because of the continuous hurt and abuse, the earth doesnt recognize itself anymore.
Shadow And Act
4.0
... dont confuse Fast Color for a standard superhero tale. This isnt a story in which heroes level cities in their quest to defeat evil, but is one of ..
Elements of Madness
4.0
Fast Color isnt your average hero film and thats part of what makes it so refreshing and engaging.
Movies With Mae
3.5
A story about identity and responsibilities that illuminates on screen through the commanding performances of its female led cast. Whats extra special ..
BlackFilm.com
4.5
As it turns out, Lyla can assemble and disassemble objects at will and Bo doesnt advertise her special abilities, but you know theyre there.
Moveable Fest
4.0
The portrayal of a super power being inherited down the maternal line of a family of black women is extremely potent and will resonate with many.
3.0
Fast Color isnt bad I just wish I could have liked it more, since it had a solid premise, but the execution leaves a lot wanting.
The Beat
4.5
Fast Color is a thoughtful and compassionate sci fi redemption story worth squeezing into your schedule this week.
Austin Movie Blog 360
4.5
The women cant reassemble whats already broken, only that which is whole.
The Undefeated
4.5
Julia Hart has crafted a fantastic low fi science fiction film that features three strong women who are trying to find their place in a world that bot ..
The Movie Sleuth
4.5
Hart and co screenwriter Jordan Horowitz craft a script thats beautiful in its language.
Citizen Damepod
4.0
Through visions of family and generational trauma, Fast Color stands tall as a specialty listing, something I would call a Pre Power story. When that ..
4.0
Fast Color is a story from the heart. Each actor makes the characters their own, bringing dimension and emotion to every scene. We witness three black ..
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