One of the biggest problems in this film was the uneven acting. Julian Walker has real potential. The reason I watched this film was because I saw him on the series "Being Mary Jane". I hope to see more of him in the future. Mo'Nique as the mother was adequate. Isaiah Washington was just terrible here, and I used to think he was a pretty good actor, though after his decline I don't see much of him. Kevin Allesee as the white boyfriend...terrible. Terrel Tilford as the pastor...adequate. Gary LeRoi Gray as a gay friend...intriguing. Torrey Laamar as another friend...excellent...I'm surprised he career appears to be stalled.
Another problem with the film are some goofy story line decisions. For example, two gay young men (17 and early 20s) pick one of the boy's cars right in front of the other boy's house in which to have sex? I don't think so.
Another issue -- the ending. So much happens in the last five minutes that your head will be spinning. It was amateurish.
However, after taking all those things into consideration, there are also some very interesting aspects to the film. First, the struggle that exists -- perhaps particularly in the deep south -- between sexuality and religion. That's really brought out here, and particularly how it affects teenagers struggling to find themselves.
And, I just figured out another reason why I would never want to find myself in Mississippi.
Another problem with the film are some goofy story line decisions. For example, two gay young men (17 and early 20s) pick one of the boy's cars right in front of the other boy's house in which to have sex? I don't think so.
Another issue -- the ending. So much happens in the last five minutes that your head will be spinning. It was amateurish.
However, after taking all those things into consideration, there are also some very interesting aspects to the film. First, the struggle that exists -- perhaps particularly in the deep south -- between sexuality and religion. That's really brought out here, and particularly how it affects teenagers struggling to find themselves.
And, I just figured out another reason why I would never want to find myself in Mississippi.