POSITIVES…
It’s an interesting take on a classic familiar premise of a trouble kid learning the real lessons of life.
The history, life, and family of the Black urban cowboys in the city of Philadelphia is not fiction. Appreciated how this film brings that to light.
Caleb McLaughlin as Cole is great as the main protagonist we are following in this story.
Excellent supporting cast, from Idris Elba, Jharrel Jerome, Jamil Prattis, Lorraine Toussaint, plus many more from the Fletcher Street Stables.
Some good scenes in this, that specifically personal one between McLaughlin and Elba, or the dynamics between the characters of Cole and Smush.
All those scenes about being an urban cowboy with those horses. Good stuff.
“Horses ain’t the only thing that need breaking around here.”
At one point, there was an actual horse shit cam.
NEGATIVES…
People thinking this is a full blown Idris Elba leading movie will probably be disappointed.
Moves at a slow methodical pace, but some might think it’s moving too slow.
As expected, there are some familiar plot cliches and tropes.
Despite the interesting parts involving the Fletcher Street Stables, there’s a very conventional plot progression here as well.
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