Just get a lawyer :/

Just get a lawyer :/

given that I am aware of systemic racism and the problems with American policing, what am I supposed to gain or learn from this movie?

it's pretty obvious the plot is about racial tensions and policing, and i was expecting both the family to act extra fearful/stressed about having to interact with the police, and the police to do shitty, illegal things. but like come on. the family makes extremely stupid, exaggerated decisions that feel way too irrational to be explained by fear. and everyone in this movie is so insufferably annoying, dumb or fake - i have no one to root for except for the movie to end.

this would be much better as a teaching film or documentary tbh than its marketed "thriller" or "drama" titles. i need more things going on, a more engaged story with way less predictability for me to be engaged.

and that isn't to say that this movie doesn't have anything going for it. everything non-plot related is really good. the actors are good, the shots and set are great. and ultimately, it's probably a lot more engaging if you are less educated on the topics it sets to address because you'll be able to feel more, be surprised and shocked, etc. but for me, this just fell completely flat. excited to see where his career goes though

given that I am aware of systemic racism and the problems with American policing, what am I supposed to gain or learn from this movie?

it's pretty obvious the plot is about racial tensions and policing, and i was expecting both the family to act extra fearful/stressed about having to interact with the police, and the police to do shitty, illegal things. but like come on. the family makes extremely stupid, exaggerated decisions that feel way too irrational to be explained by fear. and everyone in this movie is so insufferably annoying, dumb or fake - i have no one to root for except for the movie to end.

this would be much better as a teaching film or documentary tbh than its marketed "thriller" or "drama" titles. i need more things going on, a more engaged story with way less predictability for me to be engaged.

and that isn't to say that this movie doesn't have anything going for it. everything non-plot related is really good. the actors are good, the shots and set are great. and ultimately, it's probably a lot more engaging if you are less educated on the topics it sets to address because you'll be able to feel more, be surprised and shocked, etc. but for me, this just fell completely flat. excited to see where his career goes though

This was one of my most anticipated releases of the month, but I think The Knife sliced off a bit more than it could chew. The plot had so much potential but the already short runtime felt too long. I’m a little disappointed that this very promising storyline felt incomplete. I’m still impressed with this directorial debut, I just expected and wanted more unfortunately.

Side note: this movie really got me thinking about what legal rights lactating mothers have while incarcerated.

This was one of my most anticipated releases of the month, but I think The Knife sliced off a bit more than it could chew. The plot had so much potential but the already short runtime felt too long. I’m a little disappointed that this very promising storyline felt incomplete. I’m still impressed with this directorial debut, I just expected and wanted more unfortunately.

Side note: this movie really got me thinking about what legal rights lactating mothers have while incarcerated.

A very well written, acted and directed film that brings the tension.

A very well written, acted and directed film that brings the tension.

Not too much to like or dislike. Felt very straightforward and on the nose, leaving me feeling indifferent. Certain parts dragged (and not in a slow-burn, tension building kind of way) and the film felt surprising long for its 82 minute run time.

The concept didn’t really do it for me and I’m not sure what the final message was supposed to be. The film tackled so many issues on a surface level but never dove into any of them in depth.

Not too much to like or dislike. Felt very straightforward and on the nose, leaving me feeling indifferent. Certain parts dragged (and not in a slow-burn, tension building kind of way) and the film felt surprising long for its 82 minute run time.

The concept didn’t really do it for me and I’m not sure what the final message was supposed to be. The film tackled so many issues on a surface level but never dove into any of them in depth.