An all-star high school athlete and accomplished debater, Luce is a poster boy for the new American Dream. As are his parents, who adopted him from a war-torn country a decade earlier. When Luce’s teacher makes a shocking discovery in his locker, Luce’s stellar reputation is called into question. But is he really at fault, or is Ms. Wilson preying on dangerous stereotypes?

MOVIE REVIEW

It’s student versus teacher in the tense suburban thriller Luce, an intriguing if ultimately slight production from Julius Onah (The Cloverfield Paradox). Featuring a star-studded cast that includes Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, and Tim Roth and an impressive turn by Kelvin Harrison Jr. as the title character, Luce serves as a somewhat unpredictable showpiece for raw talent.
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