When the emotionally isolated Fontaine ( John Boyega), still in mourning for his younger brother, attempts to collect money owed from pimp Slick Charles ( Jamie Foxx) and sex worker Yo-Yo ( Teyonah Parris), he meets a violent end at the hands of a rival dealer.
When the emotionally isolated Fontaine ( John Boyega), still in mourning for his younger brother, attempts to collect money owed from pimp Slick Charles ( Jamie Foxx) and sex worker Yo-Yo ( Teyonah Parris), he meets a violent end at the hands of a rival dealer. Yet, Charles and Yo-Yo are then stunned when Fontaine arrives back at the front door the next day, unaware that anything has occurred. This kicks off a rollercoaster ride through conspiracy theories, historical allegory, police violence, and sci-fi tropes as the trio quickly discovers the body of another Fontaine laying on a table in a hidden lab. Shot with the gorgeous colors of classic genre films of the 1970s in mind and featuring incredible costume design from Olivia Gude, Taylor’s feature film debut’s smart script and electric performances make it a must-see instant classic.