Barry Jenkins, André Holland, Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris and more on 'Moonlight' at TIFF

[@andyhoov]

Naomie Harris shot her scenes in 3 days? I'm no actor so maybe I don't know shit, but I can't imagine having to jump between playing one character in three different life stages, all of which are radically different, in such a short period of time while delivering strong performances across the board. Major kudos to her, and the rest of the cast, of course. Definitely one of the strongest films of the year.

[@shivani8974]

This has to win best picture... truly a masterpiece of a film

[@fullmetalbitch6116]

manifestation ☝️

[@waynehill2444]

Sigh, Naomie Harris ... I absolutely love her and was drawn to this movie simply because she was in it. However, the actors ... especially Trevante Rhodes and, OMG, Ashton Durrand! Incredible performances! I cannot believe that this is Ashton's 1st staring role. That guy was absolutely amazing in this film.

[@enloveyduvey001]

SAY IT AGAIN! mahershala and naomi are good but theyre the least of this movie. film of the year i say.

[@RochellB46]

Edie xo right everyone has overly hyped mahershala and naomi because for me those three young me especially Ashton they made this movie what it was

[@a_real_one2000]

This is the best film of the year. It laid out a beautiful heartbreaking coming to age story. It shows a honest perspective on life growing up in certain situations. You really empathize with each character. being from the Bronx I seen/knew the people in film when I was growing up.

[@IMETGODSHEBLACK]

LOVE THIS DAMN CAST!!!

[@shinebabyshine.]

Everyone involved in this movie so beautiful and soulful. Excellent casting, a gorgeous, touching film.

[@stephannaren8267]

WOW - this film was flawless: script, directing, cast, camera work - everything.

[@RochellB46]

Ashton sanders was amazing he spoke to me with his eyes 👀

[@TheBrownLamb]

Just got back from seeing it now and holy shit it truly did deserve best picture this year. It was nothing short of incredible. Everything from the performances, to the script and music were top notch. Movies as special as Moonlight don't come by very often, and it truly deserves all the praise it's getting. Go see it people!!

[@mattyKallday]

Holy crap Naomie Harris isn't american? lol damn shes good

[@gabriellehenry526]

trevante fine as hell

[@veatchoi]

the acting was so good, so so good

[@borkbork3950]

This cast was freaking amazing.

[@AshleyJohnson-xd1ei]

I agree with Mr. Ali....there are good ppl that just make bad choices. They're choices aren't who they are underneath.

[@dlg5485]

Wonderful wonderful movie that stays with you after viewing. Every single performance was on point and utterly moving. Must see!

[@jdamourep]

The number one thing that kept me in the movie was the eyes. They tell so much. Chiron's eyes looks dark, souless and troubled. A long, distant stare.

[@cyberwriter21]

I also noticed that the three actors who are playing Chiron have very similar eyes so through them you can recognize that it's the same character even though it's not the same actor

[@gaddovame2879]

Why have they omitted the young actor who plays teen age Kevin? I have watched several panel discussions and full cast interviews, yet he isn't included in any of them. His character certainly plays a significant part of the story line.

[@random2nonsense]

Gadd Ovame I think it's because he's still enrolled in school (college)

[@lh3979]

He's 19 so he's still in school

[@RochellB46]

Right I kept thinking that I'm like where's Ashton he's basically the main part of the movie and such an excellent actor

[@krystalcarpenter5945]

GENIUS! INTUITIVE, EDUCATING! THANK YOU...

[@wordyblerd7723]

Excellent reporting. Enjoying all the press I avoided prior to seeing the film cause I wanted to go in fresh. I love all these people so much. I've seen the film 3 times in the theater and am going to buy it when it comes out in DVD. Thanks Variety!

[@evanprinsloo6412]

A phenomenal film, as time is bound to tell.

[@muhammedjihad584]

I fell in love with this movie this is one of the best movies moonlight

[@briannat.4567]

They all look alike 😍😩

[@benoitrafeli8320]

Powerful movie! Just powerful!

[@juliettemerlini8342]

I can't thank you enough, it's a beautiful and moving piece of art I will never forget, mille bisous from France 💞

[@garyhouston5508]

This movie is an emotional stirring drama

[@Nikki2917]

Naomie is everything

[@jayemaelle3462]

I want to be Naomie's eyes when I grow up

[@MrPushAT]

Did they just assume Naomie Harris and Janelle Monae are the same person.. at 4:00 - 4:03?

[@mgmtisyeah]

kinda seems like it... which is some bullshit.

[@jasordinaire8261]

It looks like they've since edited out the part you're referring to. A little revisionist history at work.

[@dlg5485]

Yeah, wtf was that all about?

[@_laelynnn]

naomi is beautiful

[@MissShila]

@3:18 Yes!!!! Love them all.

[@Baqsam]

*Noame with the accent!* _Biggest plot twist ever..._

[@kklottie8261]

love😗😘😍

[@celticdw1983]

A beautiful film indeed. I hope it DOESN'T get shut out at the Oscars.

[@lobesteral]

And it won Best Picture!

[@celticdw1983]

LobesterAL Yes and I was jumping for joy

[@theodoresherman5707]

It's so weird that Trevante is only 6 years older than Ashton

[@MrYoumitube]

Naomie is fine!!!!

[@metrocust424]

Naomie Harris was great how she lost that British accent no on else could have Played that better.really nice Movie.

[@MLSoll]

I liked the movie but the ending was very..."oh it's over?!" A bit anti-climatic

[@75em20]

A.M Lash that was my opinion too. just finished 3rd time watching and still feel the ending is abrupt

[@twebster179]

Jonathan Royce I think the point of the ending with Kevin was to show the audience that Chiron was able to finally express himself freely and without shame..

[@summeriscake_8460]

That't trippy watching three versions of the same dude in the same room

[@borood1188]

Homosexuals!

[@shaov.vreacts1339]

GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE YOU PRICK

[@borood1188]

@@shaov.vreacts1339 Fk off, you degenerate!

[@shaov.vreacts1339]

@@borood1188 nonsense😂😂

[@btdbattlespro9989]

Is the guy actually gay?

[@Justice4ver4BreonnaTaylor]

Does it matter? Nope

[@RochellB46]

minecraftboy123 none of them are

[@Justice4ver4BreonnaTaylor]

Lol

[@jaysonbiggs8979]

Listen to what Andre Holland said.

[@messenger2102]

I know this movie would creep me out, to see two Black men falling in love with each other. I feel like this will be the, Pandora's Box of a agenda that is changing the world today, to only produce soft men. My soul can't handle it. Not going to see it. All I can say is, whatever floats your boat. Enjoy!

[@TheMrSEBSTER]

wow, how insecure are you that that is your response to a thought-provoking and insightful film?

[@messenger2102]

Insecure...It's not about being insecure, It about how I look at what a strong black man really is to me. Insecure no...unnatural is more like it. All I can say is TO EACH IS OWN. Glad you enjoyed the movie. Tyler Perry has some competition now.

[@HtineTEE]

messenger2102 This is absolutely not what this movie is about. I went in blind. I had no idea what this movie was about. I'd just heard it was good. It is truly captivating. It's a human story that you can relate to no matter what race, identity, or sexual orientation you are. This is a story of growing up human. You do yourself a great disservice allowing your fears to not see this masterpiece

[@Megan-wf2yv]

messenger2102 strong is not the same as heterosexual

[@messenger2102]

Toia Star From some of the clips I saw I could see that it dealt with what is going on in the inner cities. But I think that it was in this movie just to play on our emotions. The devastation of blacks in the inner cities will make anyone cry, if they have a soul. We have seen this played out in movies over and over and over... the poor black people, the mothers a crack head movies. I am tired of it. But what I had a problem with was, the real agenda for this movie...that was all to subliminal. And while you are so caught up in this movie with the emotional part (poor little boy being misunderstood, crack head mother, living in the ghetto) the real agenda of this movie could be sweetly placed in...and that to me was...what's wrong with having homosexual feeling, it won't hurt you, it's all about love...SUBLIMINAL MESSAGE This would not be my pick in movies, but I am glad you enjoyed it. Take Care :)

[@jerrylewis4934]

I'm gonna get buff xD