Rent it on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.
Upon first glance of the trailer for this film, one might easily suspect the nature of the story. However, once you see the movie proper, it becomes clear that the trailer was a misdirection. Under most circumstances, this would likely bother me, because when a trailer is not forthright about the movie it’s advertising, the result can be devastating and aggravating. Case in point; the trailers for Passengers or Collateral Beauty. However, in the case of Antebellum, not only was the misdirection genuinely necessary, it was required for the sake of proper narrative impact. Without spoiling anything, what you may think this movie is about is likely wrong, but I assure you, once you discover the real twist of the story, you will be more shocked than you ever could have thought.
As you likely have gleaned from the trailer, the story appears to take place in two different time periods: modern day and sometime in the 1860’s, as evidenced by the confederate soldiers. The main character appears to be a young woman named Veronica (Janelle Monáe), who mysteriously appears in both timelines.
And that is pretty much all I can say about the story without spoilers, intentional or otherwise.
If there is one word that can best describe Antebellum, it would be “relevant”. The movie carries a tremendous amount of symbolism, commentary, and in-your-face criticism on modern society, and aspects of American culture that have plagued our nation as a whole, and continues to do so. Antebellum is a rally call to all people that we must not only fight for a better nation, but we must also demand serious reformation from the powers that be. Make no mistake; Antebellum is a significantly powerful and timely story that must be seen. I cannot encourage you enough to please rent this movie immediately. I promise you, it will be well worth it.
Ladies & gentlemen, I am TheNorm; thank you all for reading.
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