Noni is the music world’s latest superstar. The film stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Minnie Driver, Nate Parker, Danny Glover, and rapper Machine Gun Kelly. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard. However, they don't have tickets. Here's another look at Beyond the Lights, in theaters November 14. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. The film stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Minnie Driver, Nate Parker, Danny Glover, and rapper Machine Gun Kelly. Just before best friend's wedding, the life of Chicago writer becomes crazy when the friend guesses that new book's story based on his bride's fervent past. What's Your Why 33m. Beyond the Lights is the original soundtrack to the 2014 film, Beyond the Lights. In 1964, six teenagers from New Jersey run off to see The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) in the hope of meeting their idols. Beyond the Lights is a deft, gorgeous movie. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures cause Noni to nearly fall apart - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a promising young cop and aspiring politician who's been assigned to her detail. That involves a degree of daring on the part of the producers -- and, no coincidence, there are about a dozen individuals listed as producers in this film. The film premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2014, and was released theatrically in the United States on November 14, 2014. On August 15, 2013, Relativity Media bought the worldwide rights to the film, originally titled Blackbird. The flick runs almost two hours and these days only the largest production companies have the nerve, or the dollars, to go to full length.But, as I said, nerve is something this film has plenty of.Does it pay off? Noni's team, including her mother, tells the media in a press conference that she fell by accident. Los Angeles, CA, DVD. Three football phenoms set for stardom -- Spencer Rattler, Lance LeGendre and Nik Scalzo -- navigate the ultimate season of their high school careers. Lance returns from a grueling minicamp. 239K. The film premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2014, and was released theatrically in the United States on November 14, 2014. Noni is happy to win second place for her performance of Nina Simone's "Blackbird", but her mother refuses to accept anything but first place and forces Noni to smash her trophy on the ground. Multi-Format $6.99 $ 6. (2014). Several of the best recent quarterbacks in high school football have been featured on Netflix's hit series 'QB1: Beyond the Lights.' It strikes a risky, though successful balancing act between being immensely entertaining as a musical feature and making dramatic, important statements about depression, self-worth and female empowerment. Noni prepares for her first live performance in London, and shortly before going onstage suddenly encounters Kaz, who has taken a flight there and expresses his love for her. Gugu Mbatha-Raw. View production, box office, & company info, Rated PG-13 for sexual content including suggestive gestures, partial nudity, language and thematic elements. $3.99 shipping. With Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Danny Glover. Find all 38 songs in Beyond the Lights Soundtrack, with scene descriptions. [10], The Hollywood Reporter praised Mbatha-Raw's performance as "incandescent" and Prince-Bythewood's script for its "surprising integrity. Add the first question. Parker played Kaz Nicol and Glover played Captain David Nicol. Macy tells Noni that the viral success of her performance has caused her record label to reconsider, and Noni agrees to return home. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 84% based on 92 reviews, with an average rating of 6.76/10. BEYOND THE LIGHTS is the story of Noni Jean, a hot new award-winning artist who is primed for superstardom. Discover something for everyone this month with some choice picks for the best movies and TV to stream in April. Noni tells Kaz about the songs she has secretly written, and he is supportive of her creative ambitions. Beyond the Lights is earning much better reviews, but it will likely only become a midlevel hit at best. Disappearing Acts. Minnie Driver. [9] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. In fact, pretty much everyone plays second fiddle to Gugu Mbatha-Raw, but that is not necessarily a bad thing.In fact, that is precisely why I recommend the film. Meanwhile, Kaz has begun a political campaign and reflects on whether his career should take precedence over his personal happiness. 2m. Ryan Kavanaugh produced along with Stephanie Allain. But without Kaz's love, Noni may never find her true voice.. Movies about big stars who suffer a crisis of conscience are not exactly rare, but not exactly standard fare either. Virtual Insanity • Jamiroquai. as Kazaam Nicol. Her performance raises this film far above the current IMDb rating. In 1964, a teenage girl in search of the truth about her mother runs away to a small town in South Carolina and finds a family of independent women who can connect her to her past. In 2015, the song "Grateful" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Prince-Bythewood, Gina,, et al. Relativity Music Group released a soundtrack album for the film on November 10, 2014, which features the original song "Grateful", written by Diane Warren and performed by Rita Ora. Beyond the Lights Soundtrack Music - Complete Song List | Tunefind Beyond the Lights - Trailer No. Love defines us in all our greatest moments. Along the way, they learn new things about friendship and growing up. Kaz tells Noni he is not convinced that anything will be different than it was before, and their relationship is put on pause. Episodes About. $3.99. $4.99 shipping. Beyond the Lights Beyond the Lights (2014) Soundtrack 14 Nov 2014. Open your heart. Let go. Drama. The story is really beautiful and the actors are great. The pressures of fame have put superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage she needs to Drama. [3], Three stars—Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, and Danny Glover—were already in the ensemble cast on August 15; Raw played Noni Jean, a new singer. That folks is courage in numbers.Even the length is daring. The pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be. A couple who have known each other since 8 are destined to be together until death do them apart. as Noni Jean. Beyond the Lights. If you want me to tell you this is a polished gem, sorry, it is anything but.But if you are looking for something memorable and entertaining, you have come to the right place.Gugu Mbatha-Raw -- a name that is hard to forget -- really works the part. For all its honesty, it’s never slow, and for all its criticism of the music industry , it’s never finger-wagging. Available on: TV Computer Tablet Phone. The soundtrack includes songs performed by the film's fictional characters Noni and Kid Culprit, in addition to the Academy Award-nominated song, "Grateful", performed by Rita Ora and written by Diane Warren. The series is … QB1: Beyond the Lights. 1m. Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events. [5], Principal photography commenced on August 21, 2013, in Los Angeles.[6]. Please note: Some posts contain affiliate links which I may profit from. #BeyondTheLights, now available on Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital HD. [4] On September 25, 2013, Minnie Driver and Machine Gun Kelly also joined the cast; Driver played Noni's mother Macy Jean while Machine Gun Kelly played Kid Culprit, a rapper. She is saved by a young police officer, Kaz Nicol. However, the pressures of success cause her to nearly end her life by falling off a hotel balcony. The pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be. Meanwhile, the powers that be conspire to keep them apart as well as focused on their respective careers. Beyond the Lights [Blu-ray] 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,091. 1. Noni decides to end the romantic relationship with Kid Culprit that her team has encouraged. Title: 24 $7.46 $7.46. The mixed-race daughter, Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), of Royal Navy Captain Sir John Lindsay (Matthew Goode) is raised by aristocratic Great-uncle Lord William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) in eighteenth century England. This FAQ is empty. Find your voice. Drama. This is an incredibly rich role and Mbatha-Raw commands every second she’s onscreen. List of Songs. VIEWS. "[8] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 73 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Cynthia Erivo to Play Blue Fairy in Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Pinocchio’ (Exclusive), Gugu Mbatha-Raw and David Oyelowo to Star in ‘The Girl Before’ TV Adaptation at HBO Max, Memorable Black Love Stories and Rom-Coms. 4 / 5 stars 75% 83%. Jake Fromm was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and starred in the show's first season. [4] On December 6, 2013, Relativity set the film for a November 14, 2014 release date. It started out as a go90 series then was moved to Netflix. SONGS. Beyond the Lights. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. The song subsequently also received a nomination at the 2015 Black Reel Awards. As far as holdovers are concerned, both Big Hero 6 and Interstellar will continue to be big factors at the box office, but only these four films have a shot at $10 million or more at the box office. The pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be. Cast & Crew. Take a look ahead at some of our most anticipated superhero series arriving in 2021 and beyond. “Beyond the Lights” may be a fantasy — movies about love, like songs about love, tend to fall into that category — but it is an uncommonly smart and honest fantasy. My fave is PURE COUNTRY with George Strait, and I reviewed it for the IMDb.What is rare is taking that formula and mixing it into a rom-com. Use the HTML below. Nate Parker. Watch the full movie online. Noni gets rid of her old hairstyle in favor of her natural hair, and a trip to a local karaoke bar leads to Noni giving an emotional performance of "Blackbird." However, he later apologizes to her. In spite of her team's attempt to cover it up, rumors persist that Noni attempted suicide and her label tells Macy that her record contract is conditional on a successful upcoming performance. A couple in the midst of a tumultuous relationship fight to stay together. [3] In 2015, the song "Grateful" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Beyond the Lights is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood starring Gugu Mbatha Raw, Minnie Driver and Nate Parker.. In 1998 in London, a young Noni Jean is taken by her mother Macy to a salon to get her hair done before her performance at a talent contest. The pressures of fame have Noni on the edge - until she meets Kaz, a young cop who’s been assigned to her detail. Nine virtual-reality films starring the year's best actors - and you, the viewer. Beyond the Lights (2014) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Blackbird • India Jean-Jacques. The story begins with Noni Jean (Mbatha-Raw), a rising British R&B-pop sensation, depressed and struggling to cope with the pressures of fame and her domineering Stage Mom (Driver). Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? 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