"I love when a movie explains the WHY of someone."-Viola Davis on Get On Up
I just got back a few hours ago from seeing
Get On Up, the story of the Godfather of Soul,
James Brown. I heard that this movie was in production a long while ago, and have been excited every since, watching interviews, sneak peeks and trailers as often as I could.
I saw it at 9:30 in the morning, because I really do hate opening weekend crowds, so I try to go when it'll be less crowded and less crazy. The movie theater was still pretty full, but quiet and still thank God, as we all watched and were mesmerized as Mr. Brown's life shined across the screen, thanks to
Chadwick Boseman.
I LOVE Chad
, and have for quite some time, even before
42 (the Jackie Robinson Story) came out. It hit me when I finally got the chance to see it that I had seen him before... in
Lincoln Heights, which was big on
ABC Family from 2007-2009. Even then, as he played a soldier suffering from PTSD who was also the son of the main character towards the end, I noticed his talent...and his good looks, of course (*smiles*)! But mostly his talent, I promise!