Netflix's best-rated movie has been praised as a 'monument to the power of film'.
Everyone's favourite streaming service turns 25 today, 29 August, and the company has come a long way from sending DVDs to your house in the post.
So, as a tribute to the company's incredible and seemingly limitless releases, let's take a look at their best-rated film.
Roma, black and white movie revered by the Academy, was a favourite among fans and critics alike – it was even nominated for 10 Oscars.
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Written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the film "follows Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a young domestic worker for a family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City. Delivering an artful love letter to the women who raised him, Cuarón draws on his own childhood to create a vivid and emotional portrait of domestic strife and social hierarchy amidst political turmoil of the 1970s."
The film stars Andy Cortés, Carlos Peralta, Daniela Demesa and Diego Cortina Autrey, all of whom gave stellar performances.
And we're not the only ones who think so, because critics couldn't get enough of the film – with an incredibly impressive 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer, it's safe to say the film is certified fresh.
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One critic said that the film will be studied for generations to come: "Roma will be studied for years as a landmark in cinematic storytelling, made even more meaningful because it pays tribute to a character who is usually in the background."
While another said that the film offered an intimate insight into everyday life: "Cuaron is a master filmmaker who creates true hyperrealism with Roma, a front seat to everyday life. It’s admirable in its approach and beautifully photographed, but there is an emotional disconnect that can’t be shaken."
A third added: "Roma is a monument to the power of film to inspire empathy across the walls of geography, class and culture."
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And it wasn't just critics praising the film, viewers at home said the film was unforgettable: "Imagine looking at an old album of black and white family photos; each picture provoking memories. But, it's the photos of one of the family's two servants that transcend memories and slowly come to life to reveal a simple woman you'll never forget."
We're hoping you've already enjoyed the film for yourself, but if you haven't it's available to stream on Netflix now, and well worth a couple hours of your time.
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Topics: Film and TV, Netflix, Oscars
Shola Lee