The 24th

Variety by Andrew Barker

Buoyed by a charismatic performance from star and co-screenwriter Trai Byers, The 24th can at times be cumbersomely didactic and formulaic, but it finds plenty of contemporary relevance in a story that should be far more widely known than it is.

Arizona Republic by Bill Goodykoontz

It’s a sobering reminder, during the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, how undervalued Black lives have been, and for so long, in this country.

Rolling Stone by David Fear

The 24th has its share of unevenness. It also has the blessing, and the curse, of necessity. It’s a story that has to be retold.

The New York Times by Jeannette Catsoulis

This stultifyingly earnest movie makes its points with such a heavy hand that its horrors struggle to resonate.

Los Angeles Times by Kevin Crust

Wilmott’s affecting historical drama “The 24th,” inspired by the Houston riot of 1917, bears both the weight of that history and the filmmaker’s passion for the subject matter.

The Associated Press by Lindsey Bahr

It is a sobering and worthwhile film for its exploration of the subject of police brutality and race and how little has really changed in over a century.

Chicago Sun-Times by Richard Roeper

The 24th is an important reminder of a dark chapter in American history.

RogerEbert.com by Robert Daniels

Though Willmott has the best intentions with The 24th, and the story of this infantry is ripe for the Black Lives Matter era, the narrative drama is a missed opportunity to honor these fallen heroes.

IndieWire by Ryan Lattanzio

The 24th means well, and while it, sadly, mostly elicits a shrug, what the film lacks in pizzaz it more than makes up for in educational value, for better or worse.