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.

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've seen this movie a few times through different film festivals, and every single time, I'm amazed by the performance, the quality of the production and the writing on this story! It's a timely topic, but a sensitive, delicate and complex one. And they do an excellent job telling all of the layers through the characters. I can't wait for more people to watch it, and feel the impact it had on me and many who saw it at the screening as well. Well done!!!

"A Shot Through the Wall" was not an easy film to watch by any means, going through the painful agony and remorses of a man. How the relationships with your significant others can seem so fragile when you are in your darkest days...

However, the depth and the amazing portrayal of character in addition to the screenplay was so captivating, it was clearly one of the best films I've seen this year.

It was really uncomfortable watching this film, the type of discomfort that is so needed for growth. It made me uncomfortable because it invited me to confront the issues that were addressed in this film. This film brought up so much conversation and important discussion among my peers. Issues of defunding the police to dismantling the whole system all together to addressing the racial tension within the film, and so much more. I looooove that we are still talking about this film!! Because it proves how important movies like "A Shot Through the Wall" needs to be produced.

There was so much thoughtfulness that was depicted in the film to the point someone had mentioned how the director doesn't point the finger at anyone. I love how she showcases the events that happens, to keep it simple I'd say this film illustrates the causes and effect of a system that may no longer be working for the best interest of the people.

Most of all, it was so incredibly awesome to see an Asian American lead, the character played by Kenny Leu, I felt for him, for his family and the other characters that were involved in the story. It was heart-wrenching and raw.

A must see if you enjoy the type of movies that will make you constructively consider the way the world works after the film is over.