Pay the Lady

This movie was the epitome of a well done urban gangster flick. I hear it's part of a trilogy, so I'm really stoked to see this series play out. The up-and-coming actors and actresses in the movie did a very well, and believable job. You definitely do amazing things with a limited budget, but you really don't get the feel that this was a low budget film. The action was paced very good, and character build-up was done extremely well. You easily learned who to love and who to hate. Please support these great up-and-coming film makers, so we can continue to get such high quality films. Kudos to a job well done!!

A refreshing spin on the classic crime boss themed movie, "Pay the Lady" doesn't disappoint. Lauren Floyd as "Star" plays a character that display a wide range of emotions. From innocent, kept, princess to calculating shero; Lauren definitely displays her acting chops.

Dushaun Thompson stole every scene he performed. His performance was reminiscent of how Ashton Kutcher did the same in "That 70's Show." He definitely has to be a staple in this trilogy.

Missira Ross's character, "Pam," also provided some much needed comic relief to such a dramatic situation. Interestingly, she ends up being much more than a supporting character.

For an independent film, production quality was TOP NOTCH. We were treated to some interesting cinematography. I can't wait for the next one!!!

I would have to say I really really enjoyed this film from start to the very end. The character growth of the lead female was really good. Not to give the film away at all but from being just an object as a female to the title Pay The Lady at the end, it was nice to see the growth. In most movies you can clearly see what is going to happen each step of the way but in this film there was a good amount of unexpected turns. I would recommend this film to anyway that likes a good story, couples, and ladies night for sure. The acting was also really good in this film which is something many independent films are missing. This is worth your time to watch for sure. It will pull you in the more you watch.

Star Robinson decides she is tired of being abused and decides to use every tool at her disposal to rise up against her abuser and walk away with her dignity and his money. The characters are well-drawn and they are smart. Star Robinson must stay one step ahead, needing to be seductive, cunning and ruthless if she is going to come out alive.

"Pay The Lady" creates a spacious world, where every character, large and small, has plausible motivations. Lauryn Ford carries this movie with a wonderful performance, where you see the character evolve from victim to badass. Dushaun Thompson gives a layered performance that allows his character to rise above a caricature of the evil crime boss.

This film was unexpectedly good. You never know what you're going to get with some of these urban thrillers. I mean it's more of noir than straight up thriller. It was sexy, well acted, and Lauryn Ford seems to be a star in the making. The other cast was also excellent with Maurice Whitfield playing the menacing heavy and Dushaun Thompson playing his clever lieutenant. There is also some fun comic relief in the film with Missira Ross, David Jia, and Robert Dobson adding some nice levity to a pretty intense film. If the credits are to be believed there will another one. I'd go on this ride again.