Review of Native Son

I haven't read the book so will just talk a little about my take on this film. The young man has many choices to make . Does he want a life of crime, if so, does he choose robbery, or selling drugs? Does he want a proper job? Then you have to question the employer. Does he want a professional driver? Does he choose a friend's son whose down on his luck? Will he trust this driver with his daughters life? Is he mature enough to stay out of parties, panties and politics? I like how they show this young man as confused. Is he into classical music or gangsta rap? Is he good or bad or a bit of both? When given a very good weekly wage how does he choose to spend his money? We see the protagonist drinking on duty and selling hard drugs, then trying to cover up his actions which backfire badly. The message of this story is to me about being careful who you get close to. About getting to know someone over a few months, not seconds, before trusting them. Its about terrible outcomes of making poor choices.