Following the release of Tyler Perry’s new movie, “Straw” on Netflix, many movie lovers, including Nigerian media gal and actress, Toke Makinwa, have taken to social media to react to the lead character portrayed by Taraji P. Henson.
Actress Ini Edo had earlier shared a photo of the Hollywood star, Taraji on her Instagram verified page revealing that from the first time she saw Taraji in Hustle and Flow to every single role she has played, she has been blown away. Ini disclosed that for two hours, she watched her latest movie, Straw and felt every pain, tear, smile, like, twitch and turn and every single move she made. Ini said she got soaked in those moments as she praised Taraji for being a phenomenal actress and ripping her character apart.
Ini Edo posted the photo with the caption:
“Dear Ms @tarajiphenson, From the first time I saw you in Hustle and Flow, to every single role you have played, to now, Straw.Oh my goodness. Two straight hours of taking me deep into every scene, I felt every pain, tear, line, smile, twitch and turn, and every single move you made. You got me soaked in those moments.The most believable performance I have ever seen on screen.I had uncontrollable tears as you ripped that character apart. You are a phenomenal actress, and there’s NO ONE like Taraji. Your craft is a gift, real, deep, raw and rough.My all-time favourite Actress.Thank you once again for igniting that fire in me. Please take your flowers.GOD BLESS YOU”
Reacting to the post, Toke Makinwa took to the comment section and expressed how she felt after watching the film.
Toke Makinwa expressed that she hoped Taraji has seen a therapist after interpreting the role. According to Toke, she was boggled by Taraji.
She commented:
I’m still in shock babe… I hope she saw a therapist after this movie cos the depth she had to reach for this character is mind boggling. A queen
Other celebrities and fans also took to the comment section to express how they felt about the movie.