Southside with You. The key difference is that Southside With You has a subtle agenda; to paint a portrait of these people that may hint at the great things to come. "[35], The film was cited on many year-end lists including The New Yorker,[36] The Washington Post,[37] The San Francisco Chronicle,[38] The Hollywood Reporter,[39] Roger Ebert.com,[40] The Huffington Post,[41] Crave,[42] Medium[43] and Ain’t It Cool News. Helpful. A gambler tries to help track down the men who hanged a rancher when he tried to thwart their cattle rustling operations by selling his ranch. SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU recounts the eventful summer day in 1989 when a charming young law associate named Barack Obama tries to woo reluctant attorney Michelle Robinson during a daylong date. 18 of 31 people found this review helpful. Sat 10 Oct 2020 00:50. [15][16] Shortly after, Miramax and Roadside Attractions acquired theatrical distribution rights to the film. I saw this film yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised. Search for "Southside with You" on Amazon.com, Title: Use the HTML below. John Legend, Tracey Bing. The website's critical consensus states, "Southside with You looks back on a fateful real-life date with strong performances and engaging dialogue, adding up to a romance that makes for a pretty good date movie in its own right. (2016). [5] Tika Sumpter would play Michelle, while no one had yet been cast in Barack's role. [27], Southside with You received mostly positive reviews, with praise going to Tanne's direction and screenplay, as well as to the performances of Sumpter and Sawyers. Producers. [6] Tanne would make his directing debut on the film, based on his own script, and producing alongside Tika Sumpter. It's an engaging re-imagining of the Obamas' first date. Actors. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Libby also has a student spying on her. [30], Justin Chang of Variety wrote that the film "stands as something unique, even audacious in American independent movies: a fact-based presidential "prequel" that seeks to present two iconic world figures as convincing and relatable romantic leads. The film stars Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter as a young Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson, respectively, and focuses on the couple's first date in 1989. [4] On December 5, 2014, Deadline reported that there would be a romance film titled Southside with You, based on the first date of American President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, set in Chicago, where the couple met in 1989 and married in 1992. Directed by Richard Tanne. Was this review helpful to you? Southside with You is an Romance, Drama movie that was released in 2016 and has a run time of 1 hr 21 min. Libby teaches at a university but 4 years ago she was top aide to VP Rachel and was part of a total victory action. [20][21], Southside with You was released in North America on August 26, 2016, and was initially projected to gross around $2 million from 813 theaters in its opening weekend. "Southside with You" is a new movie that open Friday and tells the story of Barack Obama's first date with the woman who would become his wife. I thought the actors captured the essence of the Obamas wonderfully; what they may have lacked in appearance they certainly had in spirit.The movie that kept popping into my head while watching Southside With You was My Dinner with Andre. Journey with us back through history and rediscover cities of the underworld. Rachel is now US president and worried about Libby keeping quiet. Southside With You is also about a date, a first date in the Chicago summer of 1989 between the then-unknown Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) and … [22] It ended up grossing $2.9 million, a per-theater average of $3,762. SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU brings that magical encounter to life as it follows Barack and Michelle on a day-long date that takes them from an art exhibit to a screening of Do the Right Thing to an unforgettable first kiss. Collapse. [10], Principal photography on the film began on July 13, 2015 on location in Chicago, Illinois;[11] following that, several websites released photos from the set. BBC Two. As part of her plan, she plots to seek out the ... See full summary ». The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision. Southside With You (663) IMDb 6.3 1h 24min 2016 PG-13 Barack and Michelle Obama's love story comes alive in this uplifting movie that follows the future president and first lady on their 1989 first date in Chicago's South Side. [13][14], The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2016. 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A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history. It was released theatrically in the United States on August 26, 2016, by Miramax and Roadside Attractions, and grossed over $6.5 million worldwide. [18][19] The film was distributed worldwide with theatrical releases in France, Germany, Singapore, UK, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong, and parts of the Middle East. Chronicles the 1989 summer afternoon when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady, Michelle Obama, on a first date across Chicago's South Side. Another Black Brother 4. In the evening, they view a screening of Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, and have their first kiss outside an ice cream parlor in what winds up being their first date. Smooth Talker 2. (The other movie that comes to mind is Mind Walk)A lot of folks will skip this film because it lacks over-the-top drama, action and violence. And on that particular score, Tanne's movie — toplined by the very well-cast Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers — is pretty much an unqualified success. ", "Barack and Michelle Obama's First Date Subject of New Movie", "How Do You Prepare to Play Michelle Obama? Chronicles the 1989 summer afternoon when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady, Michelle Obama, on a first date across Chicago's South Side. Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers. Sumpter is equally terrific," adding that "she manifests perfectly the future First Lady's under-the-radar determination, always tempered by empathy. She initially is apprehensive as they work together but agrees. A look into the early life of U.S. President Barack Obama. I Feel Your Pain 8. At Least We Can Agree 10. This movie is for a mature audience but for different reasons. At the community organizing meeting, Obama gives a rousing speech which is well-received by the audience including Robinson. A lonely man's reflective sunday morning is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. 7. Southside with You is a 2016 American biographical romantic drama film written, produced, and directed by Richard Tanne, in his feature film directorial debut. Southside with You Southside with You is a 2016 American biographical romantic drama film written, produced, and directed by Richard Tanne, in his feature film directorial debut. However when they meet in the morning, he tells her that the meeting is at 4pm and he wants to fill the time till then getting to know each other. Parker Sawyers is known for his work on Southside with You (2016), Big Game (2014) and The Mummy (2017). Stream thousands of shows and movies, with plans starting at … You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. [6], On April 10, 2015, IM Global came on board to produce the film with producer Robert Teitel. Like “Before Sunrise,” a film which invites comparison, “Southside with You” is a two-hander that's top-heavy with dialogue, walking and a knowing sense of location. Real Life Struggle 9. So begins the romantic comedy "Southside with You," a mostly-true account of the first date between our current President and the First Lady. [11] Filming was also done on Amstutz Expressway in Waukegan. Tanne imagines a … Read more. "[28] On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 92% based on 159 reviews, with an average rating of 7.33/10. Action. The casts of both films did excellent work. Southside with You is not a great film, yet it is one that will move every viewer. Case Britton, gunslinger and wanted man, comes to town to meet his bride-to-be, stop a stagecoach robbery, and get even with the man who killed his brother. From executive producer John Legend. You're Late 3. "Southside With You" is a sweet, romantic film, but one that is layered with intelligence, relationship, and character building. I found the conversation interesting and compelling. Southside With You They talk about Michelle’s hard-working idealistic parents, about Barack’s troubled background and his drunk dad. Upon its premiere at Sundance, it immediately garnered positive buzz with Essence writing that "critics gave it two very enthusiastic thumbs up, calling it a classic romance story. Chronicles the 1989 summer afternoon when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady, Michelle Obama, on a first date across Chicago's South Side. SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU Movie Poster. [9] Producers on the film were Tanne and Sumpter, along with Teitel, through IM Global. [8] On May 7, 2015, Parker Sawyers was cast as the young Barack Obama. Inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama’ s first date, Southside With You recounts the eventful summer day in 1989 when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson during a daylong date that took them from the Art Institute of Chicago to a screening of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing to the site of their first kiss outside of an ice cream parlor. "[33], Odie Henderson of RogerEbert.com gave the film four-out-of-four stars, stating that it is "at once a love song to the city of Chicago and its denizens, an unmistakably Black romance and a gentle, universal comedy," adding that "it is unapologetic about all three of these elements, and interweaves them in such a subtle fashion that they become more pronounced only upon later reflection. Disc #1 -- Southside With You 1. Now some may find that a stretch but really it's not. It's been a long time since I've watch two adults on screen having a conversation for ninety minutes. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [58] Entertainment website Collider included the film on its list of The 25 Best Romance Movies of the 21st Century. 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Tika Sumpter was born in New York and graduated from Marymount Manhattan College. With Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Phillip Edward Van Lear. "[34], Stephanie Zacharek of Time described it as a "vivid and imaginative portrayal," and noted of the two lead performances that "Sawyers captures both the easy, loping rhythms of our future 44th President’s speech and the long-stride elegance of his carriage. Richard Tanne Director. Picking her up from her parents’ … [6][10][12] Filming wrapped on July 31, 2015. Do You Believe In God? As we descend beneath our modern day cities, we are met with ancient and hidden secrets. Music Played. So, whether you are just starting out, planning for retirement, financing a new car or home or looking to build or expand your business, Southside wants to be your bank of choice. Cast and credits. Look back at our favorite moments throughout the year, from award shows to up-close shots of celebrities. Chronicles the 1989 summer afternoon when the future President of the United States, Certificate: Passed [44], Rotten Tomatoes ranked the film #86 on its list of Top 100 Romance Movies of all time. Southside also operates a network of 83 local ATMs/ITMs and is affiliated with more than 55,000 foreign ATMs worldwide. Southside with You is full of interesting dialog and discussions that really follow the natural arc of conversations. 'Southside With You' Review: Michelle And Barack Obama's First Date Charms A Chicago couple go on a first-date-that's-not-a-date in 1989 in Southside With You.Her name is Michelle. Tika Sumpter Producer. His is … [59], BET Presents: Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration, "What critics say about 'Southside with You' movie based on the Obamas' first date", "Obama Romance Movie In Works – Who Will Play Young Barack? It is insightful and intelligent and you'll be glad that you saw if indeed you do. The film stars Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter as a young Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson, respectively, and focuses on the couple's first date in 1989. [3][2], Southside with You became available on Digital HD on November 29, 2016 and Blu-Ray and DVD on December 13, 2016 from Lionsgate and Miramax. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Read more. Tenacious Associate 11. A love story about the first date between Michelle and Barack Obama. Ana Rios is a former Miami police detective-turned-lawyer who becomes hell-bent on seeking revenge after tragedy shakes her stable existence. [11] Locations included downtown, the South Side, and the West Side. I found them both touching tributes to President Barack Obama, a man I admire greatly. 1 hour, 15 minutes Last on. [25] The film became available to stream on Netflix on April 26, 2017. 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