Review of The Land (2016) by Byron B — 19 Apr 2018
I'm excited to see what Steven Caple Jr. can do directing the Creed sequel after this film. This was filmed in Cleveland, OH where I live. It isn't like a tourism ad showing off the features that make Cleveland great, but instead takes place in the poorer neighborhoods often after dark.
Still I take pride in my city be featured in a well-made indie like this. The coming-of-age story was written excellently by Caple with realism and an absence of clichés. The cast, especially Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
, Moises Arias, Rafi Gavron, and Ezri Walker, is uniformly wonderful. There have been many movies with teens torn between a life of crime and bettering themselves. With the different ways the tragic choices and circumstances affect each of the teen friends this film offers a unique view.
It is a thrilling drama that surprised me in big ways.
This review of The Land (2016) was written by Byron B on 19 April 2018.
The Land has generally received positive reviews.
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