Malika Desire

It is not horrible, but it is not great either. It is an entirely passable film. It's pretty well shot (not special or groundbreaking). The acting is a little more than good but nothing special in any way. That is good parts, now the bad: the story. It has been told before. It is a feminist film caked heavily with an agenda. I have no problems with films having a political statement but try to be clever about it. It was so obvious with every line said. I do appreciate ,though, that they didn't make every male character an antagonistic. The script is subpar, some lines legit make no sense (look a the trailer with that god awful change the world quote). Enola is cute and likable, a bit on the nose, but still likable. Her male friend is barely developed and so are her brothers. Ironically I found sherlock to be the most intriguing character, second her mother. All and all I give the film 5.7/10 or 2 out of 5 stars. Mainly this is because of a predictable story and subpar script.

I love this film, in all it's aspects. Though not an American western it still holds such a vibe, since it is dealing with outlaws and wild men's justice. It is artistic in its telling, such as its use of scenery, lighting and surprisingly enough, bodily movements and the acting is impeccable. It has a punk modern vibe that adds to the genre and makes this film unique. It holds your attention for its entirety and makes you feel for the protagonist and yet be still highly aware that you are dealing with an unreliable narrator. It is beautiful in its coloring and cinematography, script and story and highly recommend people to watch.