Matthew McConaughey is appropriately casted in a film that explores the themes of family, suffering and guilt alongside masterful displays from Richie Merritt and Bel Powley.
A teenager, Richard Wershe Jr, becomes an undercover informant for the FBI. But his links with the criminals lead him to become a drug dealer.
Any film that delves into drugs and criminal behaviour is guaranteed to be one with serious philosophical subjects as well as continually expressing a regimented structure throughout. White Boy Rick is a heartfelt display on the value of family, encapsulating the frustration of the difficulties that lie within.
Based on a true story, the movie was grossed just $26 million from its $29 million budget; though naturally the portrayals of the characters and the radiated emotions are there to be admired; the cast is certainly the bright spark surrounding a slow-paced watch which tends to stray into a slightly fatiguing watch, with the actors demonstrating their quality to contribute effectively in providing a convincing and powerful cinematic exhibition.
The movie is successful in bringing a significant story to our screens; though struggles to remain on its focus and is found gradually meandering away from its core.
A teenager, Richard Wershe Jr, becomes an undercover informant for the FBI. But his links with the criminals lead him to become a drug dealer.
Any film that delves into drugs and criminal behaviour is guaranteed to be one with serious philosophical subjects as well as continually expressing a regimented structure throughout. White Boy Rick is a heartfelt display on the value of family, encapsulating the frustration of the difficulties that lie within.
Based on a true story, the movie was grossed just $26 million from its $29 million budget; though naturally the portrayals of the characters and the radiated emotions are there to be admired; the cast is certainly the bright spark surrounding a slow-paced watch which tends to stray into a slightly fatiguing watch, with the actors demonstrating their quality to contribute effectively in providing a convincing and powerful cinematic exhibition.
The movie is successful in bringing a significant story to our screens; though struggles to remain on its focus and is found gradually meandering away from its core.