A raw urban drama about two friends raised on the dangerous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Biggs and Wayne take on the "Shotta" way of life to survive. As young boys, they begin a life of crime, eventually moving to the US where they begin a ruthless climb from the bottom. They remain bound to each other by their shottas loyalty as they aggressively take control of the Jamaican underworld..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 95 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
✓ Stars: Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell, Louie Rankin, Wyclef Jean
✓ Director: Wyclef Jean, Wyclef Jean, George Furla, Randall Emmett, Danny Saphire
The Shottas (2002) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Shottas (2002) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Shottas (2002) is staring with Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell, Louie Rankin, Wyclef Jean, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Wyclef Jean, Wyclef Jean, George Furla, Randall Emmett, Danny Saphire juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.