Critics found it overly sentimental and "manipulative" at times.
Viewers generally loved the chemistry between the two leads and found their "Black love" story beautiful and sincere. A Journal for Jordan(2021)
A Journal for Jordan (2021) is an old-fashioned romantic drama that received from critics but was much more warmly received by general audiences . Directed by Denzel Washington , the film is based on the real-life memoir by Dana Canedy about her fiancé, First Sergeant Charles Monroe King. The Story Critics found it overly sentimental and "manipulative" at
was widely praised for a nuanced, captivating performance. Michael B. Jordan received mixed feedback; some felt he was charming, while others found his performance "stiff" or "idealized". some felt he was charming