North Hollywood

This is a story that shows how friendships are challenged as times change and how faith is summoned and persevered when the ones you love most doubt you.

I know that's not what this movie is about, but I have to say it blew me away. I really wish they had like back in the day CDs or cassettes of songs in movies because this one was absolutely fabulous. OK that was my first thing that I was most impressed about the acting was relatively good, the main character played this part as well as he could wasn't much grit that was written into any of the other characters either except maybe some of the conflicts arising from aspirations the more talented skaters versus just the old friends from youth I'm not quite sure I understood the significance of the male female story. I'm guessing was just part of the I'm growing up thing but it wasn't too well explored overall watchable movie.

I liked the way it was filmed - the composition and even the lens they used but the story felt unfinished. I think the film should have been longer or have a better ending. I wanted to see the main character make a part and get sponsored or win a contest and see his dad waiting for him to bring home the money and the trophy. The ending was just not satisfactory. The dialogue's alright. The friendship between the three friends was portrayed realistically. That's one thing that was done right in this film. As I mentioned before, the one thing that made this film enjoyable was the cinematography. That wide lens look is what kept me from looking away. I would love to see more films shot with a wide lens.

Overall, the film was just alright. I think if Illegal Civ keeps making more films they might be on to something.

I'm gonna keep this short and straight to the point

This is Mikey alfreds first time as a director and for the first time it's great. However some of the writing especially Miranda cosgroves writing felt very unnatural and it felt like she was reading a script and trying to put emotion behind it. On the other hand in my opinion Ryder, Aramis, Angus Cloud all were very surprised me in their abilities Nico Hiraga was good don't get me wrong just some of his like delivery was very strange.

The story is simple and straight to the point it also doesn't waste anytime from the very beginning he wants to be a pro skater and he strives for it.

Overall a very good film for a debut and I'm excited to see where this team and this director goes in the future.

This film may have flaws in it's crafting but it is full of spirit !!!!

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