Kicks

2016, Movie, 1h 20min

When his hard-earned kicks get snatched by a local hood, fifteen-year old Brandon and his two best friends go on an ill-advised mission across the Bay Area to retrieve the stolen sneakers.

Country: United States

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IMDb rating

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6.4

Critic rating

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7.3

Reviews

Critic Sheila O'Malley

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...a beautiful film and a major directorial debut.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Josh Kupecki

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...a powerful debut from a director who knows how to capture a moment, and convey a rabid conviction to hold on to your beliefs.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Eric Kohn

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Jahking Guillory is a major discovery in 'Kicks'

Read full review at Indie Wire

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In the film "Kicks," a 15-year-old boy named Brandon longs for a pairpair of stylish sneakers that he believes will change his life. He saves up money and buys them, but they are stolen by a local gangster. Brandon and his friends go on a dangerous adventure to retrieve the stolen shoesple, encountering various obstacles along the way. The film explores themes of coming-of-age survival on the streetsand the impact of gang culture on young people's lives.

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You can stream Kicks on: Amazon Store

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