“The Hate U Give”, a New York Times bestselling young adult novel turned movie, hit theaters on Oct. 19, ranking it fifth in the box office.
Although following the trend of turning popular books into movies, “The Hate U Give” has a completely different vibe to it. Usually, beloved books become film adaptations when there is a love story and an adoring fan base, i.e. “Twilight”. This time, though, there is an important purpose to this beautiful story being told on the big screen, not just through paper.
“The Hate U Give” has been at the top of the New York Times’ best sellers list for 85 weeks, promising for a meaningful story that must be shared.
At sixteen years old, Starr Carter’s life completely changes when she becomes a witness to the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend by a police officer.
With a powerful story of racial injustice, audiences are bound to have surges of anger throughout the film, along with captivating speeches and influential acts of bravery that will give you goosebumps.
The film is comprised of a beautifully talented cast: Amandla Stenberg, who audiences might recognize from “Everything, Everything”, “The Darkest Minds” and “The Hunger Games” as well as K.J. Apa from the CW’s “Riverdale”. Marvel fans will also recognize Anthony Mackie, rapper Common, Disney’s Sabrina Carpenter, Girls Trip’s Regina Hall and Grimm’s Russell Hornsby.
If not for the remarkably imperative story, see this film for its amazing cast.
Although they rarely do, whether this film lives up to the truth and beauty of the book is completely up to the fans.
If the actual occurrences of this kind of injustice do not get you angry enough, this film sure will; bring tissues and take a deep breath. Who knows, maybe this film will inspire you to take a stand and speak for those whose voices are unheard.
