Taraji P Henson Stuns In Emotional Netflix Film STRAW

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Taraji P. Henson, No. 1, is back with yet another soul-stirring performance for Netflix. STRAW has been released, and by all accounts, she has done it again-working an emotional roller coaster for the viewers to ride.

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The Oscar-nominated actress went on Instagram to celebrate the release, calling the film “raw, real, and rooted in truth.” Judging by all of the comments in the flood of comments, people aren’t just watching; they’re feeling all of the moments with tears, loud screams, and applause coming from living rooms—STRAW really hit the mark.

A fan nailed it: “When you give @tarajiphenson a role she is going to execute it EVERY TIME!!!” And really? The truth is: Henson has given her everything from that trailer, delivering a performance that convinces you to forget you’re watching a movie. The eyes full of intensity, the voice full of heartbreak-from that moment on she was no longer acting: she lived it.

Nevertheless, it wasn’t just a praise shower for Henson; the entire cast was praised. There were those who also praised Tyler Perry for putting together a film that hit like a punch to the gut. But, of course, it was Henson who really stole the show, with many agreeing that they were in the throes of ugly crying throughout the film. “I cried my eyes out!” one comment said. Another shared, “My heart still hurts.”

However, during the watch, a few criticisms were formed on a particular character. “This Tessa girl annoyed the hell outta me,” one person started an entire chain of agreement. “All that crying with no tears,” another chimed in laughingly. Even such interruptions of frustration translate into investment—when an act irritates you this much, it’s already working.

The real kicker: personal reactions. For some, it hit way too close to home, bringing back memories of their own —- “Made me cry. Kept thinking about what my Momma went through to raise all 5 of us as a single parent,” one comment stated. And this is the kind of work that Henson does-she doesn’t just entertain; she connects.

And going on all day about the obvious, which we don’t have to: It’s not like this is some new trick. Henson’s fans have been riding with her since Baby Boy, knowing all along she had that Oscar-worthy range. STRAW is now proof of that again. Whether for the drama, the tears, or simply to witness a master at work, this is one for the books.

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Grab your tissues, empty your plans, and start bowing. STRAW is officially the one that everyone is talking about-and deservedly so.