Though it’s not a traditional soundtrack with instruments or other orchestrations that tell us what we should feel in each moment, this underlying beat still aids in affecting our mood and building suspense within us.
Pacing That Leads to a Slow Unraveling
Jay pushes on to fight the retired heavy-weight world champion, who also happens to be white. This match causes a stir across the globe. The once always smiling, always positive Jay starts smiling less as the worries and anxieties of this fight start to sink in.
It’s the 1910s and even being the best doesn’t mean you are,-- because you’re Black. We start seeing all the socio-political dynamics during this time and they unfold naturally one moment into the next.
Clocking in at around ninety minutes, The Royale doesn’t let you out of its world for a second. It seems like a simple story at the start, a great fighter wants to fight the best to prove he’s the best. But it’s much more….
For those who enjoy historical plays and ones that may be on the heavier emotional side, The Royale would be a good fit for you.
