A chronicle of the childhood, adolescence and burgeoning adulthood of a young black man growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.

G 5

Pete

Paul 4

This film has been praised, revered and celebrated. Is it just me but I can’t figure out why. Yeah the performances are OK and yeah I suppose the topic is relevant but my oh my I spent at least £10 on red bull to stay awake. I had no empathy for the characters and really didn’t want to follow them to the end of their journey.  I have heard that a poignant silence can speak a thousand words. The gaps in monologues in this movie just frustrated me though, I found myself filling them with expletives. I’m sorry oscar but I think you’re on the wrong shelf

John

Tot (so far) 9