BryanSquared

This movie is a true roller coaster slam-packed full of emotions...annoyance, righteousness, disbelief, anger, hatred, vengeance, love, heartache, perseverance, remorse...and when you thought there wasn't anything left to feel, the film ends with one grand finale...laughter, joy, compassion & understanding. It reminds you that no one should ever lose faith in humanity, now matter how lost the world may seem to be at the moment.

I won't sugarcoat it for you. The film was slow and hard to watch (brutality/intense hatred/prejudices, etc.) throughout the entire first half. I was tempted to turn the movie off a couple times, but was intrigued enough to see where the storyline would go. I'm so grateful that I did.

While the setup and character development seemed to last an eternity at first, the purpose and message of this film is worth every bit of the 110-minutes you'll invest in it. Also, while pieces of the storyline (racial tension, homosexuality, hate crimes, etc.) may not be your cup of tea, it's my opinion that your journey through this film will alter your perceptions of individual situations/struggles & better prepare you for engaging in a more meaningful discussion when/if the moment presents itself. I implore those prone to making strong, snap-judgments to push through the lulls & uncomfortable scenes and continue viewing.

While it may not have had the purse strings Slumdog Millionaire did, it's the only film I can conceive comparing the potency of Bashment's message to.