The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster (2023)

My quick rating - 5.3/10. I really don't think a movie title has been so spot on as a description of a movie. The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster offers an interesting premise that manages to hook viewers from the very beginning. The title of this movie is quite fitting as it sums up what this movie is all about, which is no less than an interesting journey of how a very smart teenager named Vicaria, played exquisitely by actress Laya DeLeon Hayes, sets out on a journey to bring her murdered brother back home. Sticking with her belief that death can be cured and that she needs her brother back, no matter what the circumstances of his death. However, despite this very interesting setup, this movie still lacks in its execution and ends up being quite an unexplored film despite its interesting premise.

The best part of this movie is its protagonist, Vicaria, who is handled very well by this young star. The themes of death, loss, and immortality that this film conveys very touchingly bring forth quite interesting ideas that have not yet been tapped by many others. The idea of exploring death as an illness that can be cured is a fascinating area that could explore very philosophical areas. However, what comes as a disappointment is that it barely touches upon these ideas or delves deep enough to go more into either of these areas, resulting in more of a typical zombie movie. A problem is that it occasionally rushes along to the point where it prevents us from fully being able to immerse ourselves in it. There are also plot points and character motivations that have not been fully fleshed out, creating an overall disjointed story. This could benefit greatly by being able to explore Vicaria’s emotional as well as philosophical undertones of her quest.

Visually, it is very striking, producing an eerie atmosphere that fits very well with the darkness that is portrayed. However, it is somewhat imbalanced. While outdoors, things tend to look quite nice, while the indoor settings seem to be on an everyday, manufactured soundstage. I found this a bit distracting, the way they differed so much. That uneven feeling was rampant in the whole production since at times the violence could be brutal, while other times so tame. Scenes with tension would never go out with a bang, but more with a whimper. It really is a shame because I wanted to like this one so much, especially with the good things it had going for it. For a first-time full-length feature, Bomani J. Story surely has given us something worth checking out. With more attention to storytelling and thematic depth, this film could have been a powerful exploration of grief and the limits of human ambition.

You can chcekc this one out on a few streamers, including Amazon.

The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster (2023)

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