A Shot Through the Wall

This was so frustratingly bad in every category. It's one of the few films out of thousands I've seen that I literally was swearing before I shut it off midway as it was unbearably painful to watch. The acting, especially Kenny Leu was laughably bad. I can't recall seeing worst acting and a character that was so unbelievable. I'm sure most of the blame falls on the lack of cast direction, but at least some of the other actors could hold their own. The you have this cliched story by writer and director Aimee Long that has been covered in every police procedural TV-show series ever created, but fit into a 45 min TV timeslot, and all done much better. Don't even get me started on how many movies like this one have already been made, and all, much better. The clearly obvious bogus high reviewers were more entertaining.

I didnt expect to like this film as much as I did and was genuinely surprised at how much it WASN'T the typical tired narrative. The story telling was new and fresh and the director did such an amazing job of making you feel connected with ALL of the characters and created this polarizing situation where you cant really even take a side. Reminded me a lot of 'Crash' in that we have characters from all walks of life and I felt to connected to all of them. This film is NOT the story you think it is and it will leave you feeling surprised, happy, sad, inspired and at a loss for words.

The cast and crew were also superb, especially for people that are not main stream and well known. There was NEVER a point where I felt the acting, cinematography, directing etc was off or not to par. Overall a great film and I'm looking forward to watching it again!

A shot through the wall film can be said as somewhat a good film. It has a powerful message and done with good intentions. I like this because it made me realise some decision that I have made a few months ago. So, I'd say this film somehow helped me realise a lot of things.

Racist is the worst thing in the world. There are bad people in every race. Just because you found one bad person or people in a race, not all people in that race is bad person/people. Every race got bad people. The things that one person/people done don't represent the other people's doing. So, don't put their (bad people's) blame on other people. We all need to remember that and stop being racist. This film shows this fact clearly. This is another reason why I like this film.

Anyway, back to the film, although I said it's a good film, still, I don't get some things like why Candace angry with Michael after he gave the photo of them two to the media when she was ready to go on TV together with Michael. And some facts made me not like Candace character. But in films, there are always something we don't get, so, I think it's okay to have a thing or two.

Hence, basically, although it's good to enjoy, but it's a little bit cold and too dramatic. As a girl who doesn't like dramas, well, I'd say it's just a fine film. It's enjoyable for first time watch only.

I had not heard anything about the movie before I watched, and the storyline overview didn't really provide enough information to determine the movie's direction. I figured this was either going to be a propaganda piece, supporting the blue or BLM. Thankfully it was neither.

The movie provided a realistic snapshot in time of our culture. The justice system should be free from public influence and 'A Shot Through the Wall' painted that photo perfectly.

The acting was genuine and believable from the main characters all the way to the extras. It did an outstanding job showing the culture of the protagonist and his family, highlighting the differences between generations. It effectively touched on the minority perception of police enforcement without being judgmental. It touches on the different perceptions of gun ownership without choosing sides.

I would have given the movie 9 or 10 stars, but it failed to humanize the victim and his family, even with a nod towards them in the end. It could have delved into the lives of the victim's family a bit deeper. I think that's a big miss that separates this from being a REALLY good movie to one that's deserving consideration of an Oscar.

I hope this convinces you to watch. It'll be an excellent use of your next 90 minutes.

A story of actions and consequences regarding a Chinese-American cop. Director Aimee Long switches up the typical cop story and delivers one that is new with a unique perspective.

A young cop, Mike, is on patrol duty when his partner, Ryan, notices something that demands their attention. From there, the story and action escalate and at the end of the scene someone is unfortunately shot. Kenny Leu's portrayal of Mike is very honest and relatable. *It made me wonder what was going through his mind and why he did the things he did.

As the story continues, Mike has to deal with the initial shock and then figure out how to navigate through life after the event. Not only is he concerned about himself and his profession but also for his loved ones and those close to him. The strong storytelling and attention to detail lead to twists and turns that keep you glued to the screen. The cast was really dynamic and added a lot of depth to the story. *I was pleasantly surprised to see two well known on screen dads in this film.

The ending shows us just how similar we are on the inside(mentally and emotionally) though our outside(physically or our appearance) may suggest otherwise. It's quite a coincidence that a story, such as this one, is vital and relevant to this present time. Hopefully this film will allow more people to realize how similar we all are so that we can relate to each other and not hate. Maybe this is grounds where discussions and talking points arise and develop, leading to a better understanding of one another and hopefully progress.

If you're ready to be moved and intrigued, go see this film! And bring some friends too!!