In conclusion, there are melodramatic spells, as well as some focal unevenness, spawned from hurrying past certain plot aspects that really aren't all that needed in the first place, being not much more
than supplements to the rather repetitious bloating that makes this overambitious
effort too overblown for its own good, though not to the point of completely dismissing its engagement value, as there is enough sharpness to the production designs, cinematography and score work to provide striking
style, as well as enough story value, brought to life by inspired writing, direction and acting, - particularly by leading lady Halle Berry - to make «Alex Haley's Queen» a rewarding near - epic study on the struggles faced by the mulattoes who struggled to fit into a post-slavery society that was rich with racial tension and plenty of
other life challenges.
During the speech (which featured a talk show host -
style walk - through and a less -
than - sincere
effort at folksiness with her «welcome home» to the crowd), Weingarten complained that reformers and cost - cutting governors have made «threats» to the lives and livelihoods of teachers and
others within AFT membership.
Although perhaps less urgent
than Little Brother (2008), this
effort is superior in every
other aspect: scope, plot, character, and
style.