Moonlight | Full Uncut Reaction
Added 2024-03-14 04:35:19 +0000 UTCComments
Reading this was so powerful and meaningful to me thank you so much for sharing. I'm happy for you and your father's acceptance was so heartwarming to read♥️
Franklin
2025-04-05 14:59:09 +0000 UTCSo I just wept through The Green Mile with you, and then immediately this. First, thanks for sharing your open heart with all of us. I am so happy that you, either through your upbringing or your own work on self, seem to avoid so much of the toxic crap men are often taught violently to do and think. I also appreciate the perspective of a man who grew up outside the US. I know growing up here installed some blinders in me, and the best way I've found to combat that is to listen to people whose life experience is different from mine. I'm a trans guy. I only figured that out in my forties, though, so I've lived much of my life as a lesbian. I grew up with stories from my dad about him hitting a dude who made a pass at him with a metal toolbox. In the head. And my dad was not usually a violent guy, so I thought queerness was the Worst Thing Ever and deserving of violence. Coming out wasn't fun. But decades later, it was my father who called me, very excited, to tell me that I could legally marry my wife. He'd been at our non-legal wedding, even taking part, but the happiness in his voice that day finally made me believe he was okay with me. Twenty years ago or so, my godson was born. His (straight) parents asked my wife and I to be a large part of his life, so that if he turned out to be gay, he'd have seen his parents loving and accepting us all his life. He came out at 13. And has always known rock-solid that his parents love him with no reservations. So. You said early in this movie that you hope your future kids know you'll love them whoever they turn out to be. My advice for that is always to raise your kids around as much diversity as possible. Let them see you love all kinds, and they'll know you'll embrace whoever they are. I know this is long, and you might never read it. But thanks. I really love your openness.
Beck McFarland
2025-03-31 23:05:34 +0000 UTCDee, what a beautiful post. I definitely took away all that you pointed out, especially about the ending. That smile Chiron gives Kevin is everything. Reading your post and FF's response made me think about an alternate path where Chiron never crosses paths with Kevin again. I fear he would live the rest of his life exactly as he has been. I truly believe only Kevin could see through that facade of hardness and help Chiron begin to take down the iron walls he had around him. I can relate to this in a lot of ways.
Melissa
2025-01-06 20:19:57 +0000 UTCBeautiful and so real. Thank you 🙏🏼
Laura Thate
2024-11-19 09:56:21 +0000 UTCI hadn't seen this since it was in theaters, and I'm sobbing just as I did then. Chiron's vulnerability is so raw. He's terrified to open himself up, but he finally does with Kevin. Those closing shots are stunning. Thank you for your incredible reaction and accepting/loving comments. I have no doubt you'll be a wonderful dad someday. 💙
Melissa
2024-10-25 03:52:08 +0000 UTCWhen I tell you…this movie makes me ugly cry every time!!!! This was a beautiful film on so many levels.
GuidedByGrace
2024-09-18 18:34:32 +0000 UTCyes... i watched again... i needed to get my cry on...and then cry happiness...i didn't wanna watch alone. I love this picture in so many ways
mark
2024-09-15 04:10:31 +0000 UTCNo worries I got you. very soon. I'm glad you gave this one a watch. It's honestly one of my favorites I've done on this channel. I'm glad I can help be that for you mark. Many many more to come. Thanks for the support as always
Franklin
2024-07-18 16:00:42 +0000 UTCoh my gosh! I know you don't feel well, I won't make you feel bad, I am really looking forward to little miss sunshine - to fill the time, I watched this for the second time with you! (Ive watched this on my own so many times)....Its really special for me to watch this with a straight man...who "gets it". Moonlight is why I joined your channel...but Ive watched many movies since with you...and really enjoy. Keep it up, young man!
mark
2024-07-17 11:09:53 +0000 UTCMuch love to you and thanks for rocking with me. Absolutely agree. If people are going to watch serious movies like these and make commentary, they need to respect it. Appreciate the support
Franklin
2024-04-02 16:21:55 +0000 UTCThis reaction is the main reason why I am rocking with you bro. So many reactors need to keep things as real as you do. If people can't handle that, they shouldn't watch. Thank you for your real and raw reaction. I'm truly a fan!!!!
Lovaire Hawkins
2024-03-24 21:40:46 +0000 UTCReading your comments was like watching the movie again honestly. So beautifully said and expressed. I feel like If people try to watch this movie Just for "content" I don't think it will hit at all. You have to let this movie carry you along - just like you're in a boat on a gentle stream. Sometimes I didn't want to say anything at all, but then I remembered it was a reaction video and I had to at least say something, at least what I was thinking in the moment. You're right this movie his so many themes, and just like you, I'm sure anyone who takes their time to digest this movie can find something that resonates with them. in hindsight, I wish I had made more commentary on Blackness and the masculinity we are forced to perform in the hood or in spaces like that. Who knows how long it would have taken Chiron to break down those walls if Kevin never called, that's rough. He was very fortunate to have Juan when he was young and Kevin when he was older to complete that arc I agree with you. Having an overt sex scene at the end might have just focused on one aspect of their relationship. Him just resting on his shoulder, in silence, that's love right there. Love you haven't received in a long time. I think it was perfect. Thanks again for joining the conversation🧡
Franklin
2024-03-23 15:55:11 +0000 UTCI’m so glad you reacted to Moonlight and enjoyed it. I joined your channel just to see your full reaction because it’s one of my favorite movies. I knew that you would be able to read between the lines, see below the surface and appreciate all the intricacies of all that was happening beyond the limited dialog. Few reactors have the capacity to do that and/or talk so much without fully understanding what’s going on, you think they watched a different movie. This film hits so many themes, but I feel like I know every one of these people. I grew up with these people. I definitely know this life and this hood, though from a different state altogether, which is why I think it resonated so much with me. Chiron is completely shaped by his environment, both a victim and a survivor of his treatment by those around him. He’s lucky to have found Juan, even though his profession was a direct culprit in some of the worst circumstances of Chiron’s life. The fact that Juan is not homophobic, in the hood and in the macho world of drug dealing, was a rare blessing. That he and Teresa had such an affirming affection for him, despite what is usually the default reaction in the black community towards a possibly gay child was beautiful. They made no attempts to change him, shame him or guide him away from who he was meant to be. One of the few shining lights in Chiron’s young life. You were correct when you said that this was a quiet movie. So few words, but the facial expressions, body language and the silence spoke loudly. So many subtleties that you might miss it, and I notice something different every time I watch it. A lot of people said that they felt that they wanted to see more between Kevin and Chiron at the end and didn’t really understand the relationship. Was it platonic or romantic to Kevin because there was no overt sex scene at the end, but just affection? I, like you, could clearly see where both Chiron and Kevin were headed in their futures. The last 1/3 of the movie, Chiron made a complete arc. Kevin calling Chiron, out of the blue because he heard the song Hello Stranger, which reminded him of Chiron was certainly not platonic. The ending goes: If you're not gonna stay (Oh) Please don't treat me like you did before Because I still love you so a-a-although It seems like a mighty long time Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh It seems like a mighty long time No platonic friend tells you they thought of you with this song, to the point they went out of their way to find your number and call you 10 years later. Chiron started that last 1/3 of the film as a completely changed person. Rebuilt himself hard as he said. And it showed. He had more words and aggression for his runners than he had throughout the entire movie for anyone. Because he wasn’t being himself. He was hard with his mother, until she broke through a little. But when Kevin called, he was stunned back into silent Chiron. When they met up, he was silent Chiron, but there was so clearly a flirtation and a longing between those two with the looks and facial expressions. Chiron started with that wall up, but when Kevin said, “I don’t know you?” you could see the walls come down a bit. Kevin asking where he was staying the night and Chiron turning the music up, with little smirks between them. And Kevin finally asking, “who is you, Chiron?” finally brought the walls all the way down. Kevin admitting that when they were younger, he was never really able to be himself and Chiron dropping his guard and admitting that no other man had ever touched him and no woman either, was an acknowledgement to Kevin that ‘I am exactly who you know I am.’ His head on Kevin’s shoulder, just receiving love and affection, exactly like he had when they had their one sexual encounter as teenagers, was Chiron being the vulnerable, authentic Chiron again. A full arc. You hope and can visualize that these two are moving towards a potential future together. Thank you again for your great reaction.
Dee
2024-03-16 02:00:27 +0000 UTCYou sharing all this means a lot. You're not alone in that struggle. I'm glad my analogy about the heart versus the mind resonated with you. Your dad being a minister, oh boy. That is as thick as it gets. And yes being judged and told you are accepting sin, that guilt is crazy. Yes indeed your heart won in the end🧡🧡 I have no idea that happened at the Oscars. Now I'm going to go watch a YouTube video about that event. Chaotic indeed I appreciate that. Some parts of life have been tough. But I love to think they live through me and the rest of my family. All is well. I'm calling my mom tomorrow and chatting with her. I hope all is well with you too. Thanks again for sharing
Franklin
2024-03-15 02:30:09 +0000 UTCThank you so much mate. My pleasure
Franklin
2024-03-15 02:13:18 +0000 UTCWhen you said "if you're watching this and seeking out reactions to this movie then your heart won" I may have gotten a little emotional lol. I grew up in a very conservative evangelical family, my dad is actually a minister. My heart and my mind fought for decades when it came to accepting and validating the LBGTQ+ community. I grew up being taught that I was supposed to disapprove of gay people and "their lifestyle". As I grew up I started questioning it and every time my heart started winning I would be bombarded with warnings about how I was losing my way and letting satan trick me into "accepting sin". It was a long hard war between my mind and my heart and I am so thankful that my heart ended up being what won. I also remember watching this around the time it came out and being just as moved as I was this time around. I immediately knew it deserved all the Oscars. The award show was SUCH an emotional rollercoaster as La La Land was initially declared "Best Picture" and then suddenly they announced it was wrong and it was Moonlight that won! I cheered so loud when that happened! Of course I felt bad for everyone on stage who thought they won but wow this movie deserved it. It was a very memorable and chaotic ending that year. I just want to add this was the first time I heard you mention the loss of both your dad and your sister and I just wanted to say I am so sorry. Growing up is hard enough but to deal with all that as well is unimaginable! I'm so glad your mom was emotionally present to have those difficult conversations with you. I hope you're doing well. I look forward to more of your reactions!
Jenny Jackson
2024-03-14 18:35:36 +0000 UTCMan, that was great watching along with you. Loved it. Thanks so much for sharing!
Nategreat923
2024-03-14 07:21:42 +0000 UTC
