
Romance ignites between a troubled young singer on the cusp of stardom, and a handsome young cop with political ambitions in this drama about the power of walking your own path. Noni Jean (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is a talented singer whose ethereal voice has taken the world of music by storm. A glimpse beneath the surface, however, reveals a girl who's cracking under the pressure to top the charts. When Noni tries to end it all, concerned cop Kaz Nicol (Nate Parker) pulls her back f... (Full plot summary below)
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Romance ignites between a troubled young singer on the cusp of stardom, and a handsome young cop with political ambitions in this drama about the power of walking your own path. Noni Jean (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is a talented singer whose ethereal voice has taken the world of music by storm. A glimpse beneath the surface, however, reveals a girl who's cracking under the pressure to top the charts. When Noni tries to end it all, concerned cop Kaz Nicol (Nate Parker) pulls her back from the ledge, and shows her that life is still worth living. Along the way, Noni and Kaz fall head over heels in love. Meanwhile, the powers that be conspire to keep them apart as well as focused on their respective careers. But without Kaz's love, Noni may never find her true voice..
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| RogerEbert.comOdie HendersonBeyond the Lights makes unapologetically damning statements about the music industry’s treatment of women, yet it never feels preachy. It strikes a risky, though successful balancing act between being immensely entertaining as a musical feature and making dramatic, important statements about depression, self-worth and female empowerment. |
| Rolling StonePeter TraversThere's enough plot here to sink a soap opera, but the actors prevail. Parker is a no-bull charmer. Driver leaves bite marks on her juicy role. And Mbatha-Raw, so good this year in "Belle", is dynamite. |
| Movie HabitRobert DenersteinGugu Mbatha-Raw finds a star vehicle, but the film's unfocused ambitions are at odds |
| Los Angeles TimesMartin TsaiMbatha-Raw looks, sounds and moves like an A-lister. If "Belle" put the actress on Hollywood's radar, Beyond the Lights heralds her superstardom. |
| Detroit NewsAdam Graham"Beyond the Lights" doesn't have much insight into the world of modern celebrity, but as a romance, its actors make it sing. |
| Flick FilosopherMaryAnn JohansonSmart and passionate, this is one of the ultimate Hollywood fantasies: an adult romance performed by gorgeous actors with palpable onscreen chemistry. |
| New York Magazine (Vulture)Bilge EbiriBeyond the Lights is a deft, gorgeous movie. For all its honesty, it’s never slow, and for all its criticism of the music industry, it’s never finger-wagging. |
| The Film StageNathan BartlebaughA carefully calculated romantic drama that spins out the usual manifestos about the music industry devouring pretty young singers yearning for acceptance. |
| RedEyeMatt PaisAnother commanding performance from Mbatha-Raw, who doesn't need words to explain how the outer emptiness of Noni's persona has found its way inside. |
| Common Sense MediaSandie Angulo ChenPowerful romantic drama depicts the downside of celebrity. |