Sleight: An Admirable Attempt By The Directorial Debut J.D. Dillard , Delves Into A Great Deal Of Plot Holes And Contrivances
Walking in and not knowing anything about "Sleight", is the strongest part of the film. While there are a good number of performances throughout, "Sleight" seems tangled in it's own web of issues.
"Sleight" takes place in Los Angeles in a so called "inner city" (even though it doesn't look it) where a young, drug dealing street magician (Jacob Latimore) tries to take care of his little sister after his mother has passed away.
On a budget of 250,000 dollars, director J.D. Dillard impressively showcases how a film can be shot with a limited budget, it's fun to watch. But it's Angelo (the drug king), played by the cool, calm and collected Dule Hill that is as intense as any acting performance this year. And the newcomer Latimore showcases why he could be an upcoming star.
But other than some good performances and a unique premise, the film is an absolute mess. Specifically in the third act, that goes off the rails with scenes that make you wonder if they even had an editor scratched into the budget.
"Sleight" is a hard film to recommend to anyone. It's overstuffed and has too many ideas to fill in the 89 minute run time, but it's a harmless, and sometimes entertaining film that doesn't live up to its unique premise.
On a budget of 250,000 dollars, director J.D. Dillard impressively showcases how a film can be shot with a limited budget, it's fun to watch. But it's Angelo (the drug king), played by the cool, calm and collected Dule Hill that is as intense as any acting performance this year. And the newcomer Latimore showcases why he could be an upcoming star.
But other than some good performances and a unique premise, the film is an absolute mess. Specifically in the third act, that goes off the rails with scenes that make you wonder if they even had an editor scratched into the budget.
"Sleight" is a hard film to recommend to anyone. It's overstuffed and has too many ideas to fill in the 89 minute run time, but it's a harmless, and sometimes entertaining film that doesn't live up to its unique premise.
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