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Interesting story about a good kid getting caught up in a bad situation. The voiceover was a bit heavy handed at times. I didn't understand the decision to have Kelvin Harrison Jr tell us how tough he was finding prison but barely show it. I didn't feel as strong a connection to Harrison Jr's character as I should have. There were good performances from the entire cast. The best scenes were when the actors got a chance to show emotion. The aspiring filmmaker plot didn't really deliver. The girlfriend's scenes with Harrison Jr were good but she doesn't have much to do post arrest. Ultimately the film tells a realistic story but leaves a lot to be desired.

The movie is never boring. Characters are bad people but definitely found places in the story to route for both Dinklage and Pike's characters. Movie manages to be fast paced and have a ton of suspense. The director manages to make what could have been a boring court drama feel like a heist film. The score sounds great. I would definitely recommend.

My favourite movie I've seen so far this year. I don't remember ever being so on edge during the first act of a film. Vanessa Kirby gives a moving and unforgiving performance that builds to her speech at the end. The cinematography manages to capture the nuance of Kirby's movements and facial expressions using long takes that primarily focus on her. Shia Labeouf excels at showing us the true nature of his character. Ellen Burstyn shines among good performances of the rest of the cast. The dialogue remains on point whether it's front and center or taking a back seat to the action on screen. Overall director Kornél Mundruczó put together a moving film that is sure to be a contender of many awards this year.