While the film showcases black culture and perspectives often overlooked in similar narratives, this is a heartfelt but forgettable entry into the canon of New York love letters.
While the film showcases black culture and perspectives often overlooked in similar narratives, this is a heartfelt but forgettable entry into the canon of New York love letters.
The story feels highly personal to the point that it’s not compelling to an outsider, and the forced symbolism doesn’t help.
Despite imperfections in storytelling and execution, this macabre coming-of-age story is a lesson in life, love, and the need for human connection.
This is a tender, and at times heartbreaking, tale of one boy’s internal self exploration and external struggle through life.