As the other reviewer noted, this film is based on a set of characters and plot elements that might seem very specific at a glance, but Big Words is very accessible, and speaks to things that everyone deals with. The general sort of hip-hop/place/culture context gives it an individualized character that only helps make the story more interesting.
Personally, I enjoy the way that the details of these characters' shared past are gradually revealed over the course of the film. the basic connections are evident from the start, to some extent, but the deeper aspects of the relationships and tensions are nicely rationed out as the screenplay runs its course.
The cast is strong and the acting is engaging all around. There are the three leads, as well as several secondary characters of varying significance, and most of the threads run together as they approach the film's climax.
As someone who loves wordplay, I find a lot of the dialog to be particularly enjoyable. This film has a fairly sober tone, but more in the sense of thoughtful than depressing, and there are some moments of well-grounded humor, which is the best kind. There are also some very sweet emotional beats.
All in all, this is one of the nicer, more unique films that I have seen in quite awhile.
Personally, I enjoy the way that the details of these characters' shared past are gradually revealed over the course of the film. the basic connections are evident from the start, to some extent, but the deeper aspects of the relationships and tensions are nicely rationed out as the screenplay runs its course.
The cast is strong and the acting is engaging all around. There are the three leads, as well as several secondary characters of varying significance, and most of the threads run together as they approach the film's climax.
As someone who loves wordplay, I find a lot of the dialog to be particularly enjoyable. This film has a fairly sober tone, but more in the sense of thoughtful than depressing, and there are some moments of well-grounded humor, which is the best kind. There are also some very sweet emotional beats.
All in all, this is one of the nicer, more unique films that I have seen in quite awhile.