Finley's underlying commentary on affluenza and white privilege is thwarted by the murder plot and focal point of violence. (texasartfilm.net)
From then on, the movie which seemed to have it altogether can't find its footing again, digressing to the point of violence and ultimately death of one of the characters. (qwipster.net)
The shy youngster also has the misfortune of having to hide the fact that he's gay, since he's experiencing pangs of sexual awakening in the midst of an African - American, ghetto culture which is homophobic to the point of violence. (kamwilliams.com)