R.I.C.C.O.

If you like "Usual Suspects" or thriller type movies where you have to guess who the unknown villain is then you will love R.I.C.C.O. The movie has a lot of comedic scenes ala Pulp Fiction. I saw this movie on DVD and it also has extras that may interest you. The music isn't all that great and it never is in movies that have limited budgets but it really wasn't that bad. Some of the acting and direction was pretty good but there were a few scenes that they could have left on the cutting room floor. In the movie you'll see all the good and bad areas that Detroit has to offer. All and all I recommended this movie to all of my friends who were very impressed with this film.

I love independent films and try to support indie filmmakers as often as possible, especially when they're from my hometown, Detroit. It was nice to some of our major attractions highlighted in R.I.C.C.O. on the big screen, and not just the blighted areas usually depicted in most Hollywood films representing Detroit. I like the twist in the storyline of R.I.C.C.O., but this film needed seasoned actors to be able to pull off the script. I wanted to feel more suspense while watching the film. A bigger build up as the movie went along. I also appreciated the fact that the cast was somewhat multicultural. Many films today are not as representative of other ethnicities as they should be. R.I.C.C.O. is light years from a being a blockbuster, but shows promise for these indie filmmakers. I'm a self professed indie-nut, and will continue to show support. But, my word of advice for any indie filmmaker...no-budget or low budget, find incredible talent. Indie-nuts or not, want to see a great performances.

You never can tell what you will get when you rent a movie that appears to be a "hood" movie along the lines of "Boys In The Hood" but its not even in that genre. R.I.C.C.O. has a multi racial cast and although some of the acting leaves much to be desired you can find yourself being entertained none the less. The movie starts off slowly if but you can make past the first fifteen to twenty minutes then the rest is smooth sailing right up to the climax at the end. This movie is not on par with studio movies for straight to video movies it compares variably. If you look closely you can see some of the locations that they used in "8 Mile ". I recommend this movie as a good second choice video selection.

R.I.C.C.O is Shawn Woodard's first film. Obviously it's a low budget indie production, but shows Woodard's skill as an upcoming director. He drags the audience into his story! Great characters, gripping story. Have a look yourself :)

The ambitious efforts of an independent filmmaker at the start of his career. This film echos the nuts and bolts production of El Mariachi with greater aspirations to a Pulp Fiction esque narrative, it's funny and straight up Bad Ass in places. Well worth a watch whilst kicking back with some beers.