Enora Maurer

Personal enjoyment: ★★★★
United States
Director: George Tillman Jr.
Starring: Amandla Stenberg (Starr), Regina Hall (Lisa Carter), Russel Hornsby (Maverick Carter), K. J. Apa (Chris), Common (Uncle Carlos), Anthony Mackie (King) Algee Smith (Khalil Harris)
Genre: Drama, Crime
Running time: 133 minutes

I wish I had read the book, I think I would have liked it. Actually, I might still read it, I think it would add authenticity and seriousness to the story.

The movie was still very gripping, touching and serious, but with an „American Blockbuster touch“ to it. Which, personally, I don’t necessarily find a bad thing, I guess it does work on some level. On the whole, the movie worked for me; I felt for the characters, the story, and the cause.