It is one of these stories that will always work. The innocent man fighting for his rights his redemption and or his life. Sadly this story is told by the books checking every box these kind of movies go through like the mad man in solitary confinement, loving mother a "tickking clock" and so on. The story itself is strong itself and didn't deserve to be dragged down by a cheap choice of music and corny dialog.
That being said this movie still delivers because of two reasons. It is a story that will trigger every ounce of empathy in you about this innocent man and anger about the system.
Second reason is Aldis Hodge who is putting on a great performance. Yes Aldis always feels a little wooden in his performances but I think he really excels that here. He does a lot with very little and I root for him and feel for him every step of the way.
That being said this movie still delivers because of two reasons. It is a story that will trigger every ounce of empathy in you about this innocent man and anger about the system.
Second reason is Aldis Hodge who is putting on a great performance. Yes Aldis always feels a little wooden in his performances but I think he really excels that here. He does a lot with very little and I root for him and feel for him every step of the way.