![]() ![]() Rainey, in essence, becomes the thread holding all these seemingly random and arbitrary events together. Indeed, we are willing to go on this structurally awkward and artistically uneven journey simply for the privilege of reveling in his performance. Even at the tender young age of eleven, Rainey is already a natural in front of the camera and it is his wholly believable reactions to what is taking place around him that strike a responsive chord in the viewer. Vincent may not be the perfect role model for his young nephew, but he is probably the best the boy is going to have for the foreseeable future.īut it is young Michael Rainey, Jr., in a star-making performance as Woody, who walks off with the film. That the world and his past seem to be conspiring against him is what makes the tale so poignant. Common makes us care about Vincent we see him as an ambitious young man who, despite his natural inclination towards crime - an inclination obviously resulting from the difficult circumstances in which he was raised - appears to be genuinely trying to turn his life around. That being said, "LUV" manages to hold our interest due to the immediacy of its style and the naturalism of its performances. The screenplay by Candis feels strangely doughy and underdeveloped, often leaving us bewildered as to what exactly Vincent is up to and who it is he's interacting with at any given moment. Taken as a whole, "LUV" is considerably less than the sum of its parts. ![]() But the young man soon discovers that it isn't all that easy to cut the ties with one's criminal past, and Woody bears witness to some pretty horrendous events throughout the course of the day. But the main focus is on Vincent's attempts to go straight and to secure a loan for a restaurant he wants to open. This includes, among other things, teaching him how to drive and how to shoot a gun. Reviewed by Buddy-51 7 / 10 uneven film with a star-making performance by Michael Rainey, Jr.Īrtfully directed by Sheldon Candis," LUV" is a compelling, low-budget tale of Vincent, a recently released convict who takes his young nephew, Woody, on a day-long excursion through Baltimore to give him lessons on how to survive in the urban jungle that is his home (Woody's mother lives in North Carolina while his grandmother is currently raising him in Maryland). But, all-in-all, it's a downer and a sad fictional tale of hate, greed, revenge, bad influences and soulless characters unfortunately mimicking the harsh reality of today's riots. That all said, again, I appreciate the efforts here as, while wildly independent, it was competently made and had strong, secondary actors to at least elevate the film during their scenes. In fact, if they made a sequel, the nephew, then grown up, would be the new hero/bad guy we'd hate. Basically, we follow this Uncle around as he complete unravels and shatters his nephew's life to the point of almost no return. Alonzo Harris from Training Day, was so despicable with every action he took, it was a tough sell. ![]() Even our "hero," or the low budget, distant cousin of Denzel Washington's Det. Beyond that, I appreciated what the indie filmmakers were trying to create here, but it was difficult to watch due to the extreme number of horrible individuals we were, I guess, supposed to root for. What an odd coincidence having Luv recommended to me and finally getting around to seeing this urban, gang-related and crime-filled Baltimore drama with zero redeemable characters on the same day as the real-life Baltimore riots. So what are you waiting for? Download the BEAR Adventure app, grrrab a pack of BEAR yoyos and start collecting your cards.Reviewed by thesar-2 4 / 10 Training School Day Plus, we'll be adding even more activities to the cave over time, so the fun never has to end. From colouring pages to DIY crafts, there's always something to try. The BEAR Adventure app also features an exciting activity cave, where you'll find tons of engaging and creative activities to keep your cub entertained. But more than that, cubs can unlock the puzzle answers on the reverse of each card! Think you’ve got what it takes to collect every BEARilliant beast? The BEAR Adventure app is the ultimate card-collecting companion to BEAR cards! A secure place to keep your collection - a menagerie of mythical creatures, fairy tale characters, and prehistoric dinosaurs. Welcome to the BEAR Adventure app! This app is packed with fun and interactive features for kids of all ages. Collect and solve puzzles with the BEAR Adventure app! With every delicious BEAR yoyo, your cub can collect 60 unique BEARilliant Beasts cards.
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