I gave this film two stars exclusively due to the presence of two actors whom I highly regard and value their entire body of work.
The lead actor, Justice Smith, delivered an extraordinary performance in developing his character, which makes it unfortunate that this was his breakout film.
The movie presents a one-dimensional perspective on ethnic relations, painting both black and white Americans with the same brush of foolishness. Despite some potential, the storyline is burdened with stereotypes that hinder its growth.
The film's limited perspective on race relations is disappointing, and it misses an opportunity to provide a more nuanced and thoughtful exploration of the issues.
Furthermore, the storyline's reliance on stereotypes only serves to reinforce harmful and outdated beliefs about people of different races. Despite this, the film's lead performance by Justice Smith is a highlight and shows promise for his future career.