"The Photograph" Is Already Melting Audiences Into Heart Eye Goo

Swoon Cinema: “The Photograph” Is Already Melting Audiences Into Heart Eye Goo

Posted on February 14, 2020 - By Bossip Staff

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Source: Universal Pictures

“The Photograph” Opens To Heart-Eyed Reviews

Highly anticipated Black RomCom “The Photograph” is out and already melting hearts with its swoon-worthy take on modern Black love that shines through Issa Rae, Lakeith Stanfield and the entire well-moisturized cast.

Oh yes, it’s everything hope~~less~~ful romantics wished for with stunning splashes of melanin, touching storytelling and a JAM-packed soundtrack that have Black Twitter in a heart eye TIZZY.

so in the trailer for #ThePhotograph I saw her use a certain pepper like spice to marinate her chicken ok the white people aren’t reading anymore can we just agree that even if it’s bad we’re going to act like it’s amazing? ok cool let me know if you find it 🤗 pic.twitter.com/vzw0L44FwG

— Luke ツ (@NubianSkywalker) February 12, 2020

Peep the first reactions to “The Photograph” on the flip.

Whoever you think about hitting up after watching #ThePhotograph is who you need to quit playing with and love.

— Ascension 🦋 (@branahill) February 14, 2020

so in the trailer for #ThePhotograph I saw her use a certain pepper like spice to marinate her chicken ok the white people aren’t reading anymore can we just agree that even if it’s bad we’re going to act like it’s amazing? ok cool let me know if you find it 🤗 pic.twitter.com/vzw0L44FwG

— Luke ツ (@NubianSkywalker) February 12, 2020

So my take on #ThePhotograph @IssaRae Black Love is so Beautiful when let our gaurd down.. Please go see it! pic.twitter.com/U0ARu7vJmx

— Nanasia (@MelaninMotiv8er) February 14, 2020

Lakeith and Ms. Rae really have me about to be drinking wine, eating dark chocolate and blasting Adele all night huh #ThePhotograph pic.twitter.com/zEgXqpWqdh

— Roney (@tyronedscott) February 14, 2020

I try not to spoil movies on the opening night but they do NOT die in a hail of police gun fire at the end of #ThePhotograph pic.twitter.com/OAQBZ1qmcN

— M’BlockU (@rodimusprime) February 14, 2020

Am I going to go see #ThePhotograph by myself on Valentine’s Day and then go home and drink a whole bottle of wine and cry about being alone???? pic.twitter.com/3g24tekTtv

— Kya Shoate (@KyaCenae) February 7, 2020

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#ThePhotograph is a love letter to black love and that it doesn’t have to go through hell to get to heaven. But it also releases daughters from their mothers failures and allows mothers to finally take their bras off, kick off their heels and be human. Well done.

— Ms. Golding (@GoldingGirl617) February 14, 2020

#ThePhotograph: A theatrically released romance movie that's… actually genuinely romantic? And very interesting visually? pic.twitter.com/Ht2tczku5A

— DEJ (@DawsonEJoyce) February 14, 2020

Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae starrer #ThePhotograph debuts with a wonderful score of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is expected to open with a healthy $12-15M at weekend box office. pic.twitter.com/lmUzUFNnn6

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) February 14, 2020

Oh, and while you’re here, peep this exclusive featurette: