You Picked the Wrong One

Just finished watching You Picked the Right One, and I've got to say, this movie is a wild ride! Dwayne Alexander Smith really nailed it with this one.

The movie is about Venus King, played by Lauryn Ford. She's married to Damon King, a crime boss played by Camille Gaston. When Venus gets kidnapped by some masked criminals looking for a big ransom, things get crazy, fast. The movie keeps you on the edge of your seat as you watch how Venus handles everything.

Lauryn Ford's performance as Venus is amazing and steals the spotlight. She's smart, tough, and totally in control. Maurice Whitfield, who plays Mr. Black, the main kidnapper, is equally impressive. His performance as the tough, calculating leader of the kidnappers adds a lot of depth to the story. He brings a mix of intimidation and vulnerability that makes his character stand out.

The supporting cast is solid too, with plenty of funny and intense moments. The movie is full of suspense and keeps you guessing. The pacing is perfect, and every scene packs a punch. The cinematography and soundtrack add to the intense vibe.

Without spoiling anything, You Picked the Right One is all about not underestimating people and the power of resilience. It's got strong characters, lots of twists, and keeps you hooked the whole time. If you love crime thrillers, definitely check this one out. You won't regret it.

I Thought it was gonna be your typical kidnapping story, but nope. From the moment the mob bosses lady is taken for ransom you can tell she's sizing up her captors, figuring out how to turn the tables. And when she does, it's straight-up genius. She doesn't need brute force-she uses her mind, her instincts, and a deep understanding of human nature to manipulate every situation in her favor. The tension keeps building as she plays her captors against each other, and the way power shifts throughout is what really makes this one stand out. The leader of the kidnappers, is no fool either, and watching them go head-to-head makes for some gripping scenes. The writing is sharp, the performances are solid, and for a low-budget film, it pulls off an impressive level of suspense. I didn't know whether I should root for the bad guys or the other bad guys. And the ending is something I have never seen before.

Delivering a sharp and satisfying twist on the crime thriller genre, director and screenwriter Dwayne Alexander Smith plays an intricate mind game with the viewer in which the tables are constantly turning.

When kidnapped Venus King (Ford), the wife of shadowy underworld crime boss Damon King (Gaston), finds herself handcuffed to a chair in a darkened room, in the middle of nowhere, it doesn't stop her from turning greed and paranoia against her three abductors (Whitfield, Hoffman, Ross). What a fun ride watching Venus play with the kidnappers' heads.

Kudos to everyone involved. The visual handiwork and clever writing shows me that Smith's artistic bag of tricks is indeed impressively stocked.

A good thrilling indie kidnap caper complete with the usual idiotic kidnapper gang waving guns and knives but never really seeming to actually go through with their many vocal threats against the kidnappee (Venus King). The lighting and colours are well done and avoid the usual grainy dark scenes found in indie films. The lead heroine (Venus King played by Lauryn Ford) is characteristically sassy and bold despite her situation and there are enough twists and turns in the film to hold the attention of viewers throughout the length of the film duration. Overall it is a fun film, long enough to keep the interest without dragging.

As a filmmaker, I respect a tight, well-executed thriller, and You Picked the Wrong One delivers exactly that. Venus King is sharp, ruthless, and always in control-watching her outmaneuver her captors is pure suspense. Mr. Black is a strong antagonist, and their battle of wits keeps the tension high. For a low-budget film, the storytelling is solid, and the direction makes the most of every scene. My only gripe? I wish Venus had a little more warmth or vulnerability to make her easier to root for. That said, it's still a well-crafted, engaging thriller that does a lot with what it has. Totally worth the watch!