Movie Finatics The Place for Movie Lovers
Related Articles
Devotion demonstrates that old-fashioned well made movies can still get the job done. Driven by the two leads, Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell, the film tells the true story of Korean War fighter pilots Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner and their friendship. Their relationship develops sufficiently along with the family story of Jesse Brown. Not to mention the ordeals and hardships he confronted as the first black Naval pilot. Despite the typical biopic beats, it attempts to at least give us some nuance and two developed lead characters. What’s lacking is the pacing and the development of supporting characters. Christina Jackson, who plays Jesse Brown’s wife, does a fine job. It’s overlong and takes a bit to get to the compelling and moving conclusion, but there’s enough to recommend. There are enough moments that satisfy, like an encounter with Elizabeth Taylor.
