100 Kilos

I would best describe 100 Kilos as Goodfellas meets Straight Outta Compton. 100 Kilos has all of the crime drama and intrigue of Goodfellas mixed into the location and flavor of the hood. I was extremely impressed by how well they imbued the feel of the late 80's with not only set and costume, but also in the overall filmic look of the story. I felt like I had walked back into the time period. Also, noticeable were the performances. While I didn't recognize any big names in this film, I was super impressed by the leading performances. 100 Kilos is definitely a hidden gem on Amazon. If you're in the mood for a crime drama, give it a go!

I enjoyed this film. The acting was very good, and the main characters were compelling. I look forward to seeing more from this filmmaker.

This wretchedly edited narrative is salvaged from being utter dreck because it does not kowtow to corporate principles of glamour presentation. The acting is amateurish to a fault but genuine in portraying the character of East L.A. as it was and largely still is, less the ready availability of automatic weapons. My greatest regret was that it fails to show Freeway Rick's actual modus operandi. For those seeking the facts underpinning this recount, cf. Gary Webb's reportage instigated by Freeway Rick's testimony from San Diego MCC. Further substantiation is available from both volumes of Maxine Waters' federal congressional hearings which ultimately compelled admission that intelligence agencies did indeed know this perverse corruption of minority mores was the result of surreptitiously underwritten proxy warfare.

I'll just say it straight up! This film gets a thumbs up from me!! I loved the way this film was shot along with the characters. All the actors did such a good job. Great job in casting! Bravo to writer/director Rod Scott. I thoroughly enjoyed his story. It held my interest throughout. He did a terrific job in keeping the film moving along at a solid pace. Again, this one gets a "thumbs up" from me!

In contrast to the only other comment about this movie, I found it somewhat entertaining and in possession of fairly decent production values compared to other "gangsta" flicks. In fact, some of the principal actors and actresses managed to gain our sympathy, despite the fact that they were pushing dope to make a quick fortune. The main character, Rick, wasn't a bad actor (except for the scene where he met Veronica and the scene when he asked her to live with him). The "pimp/killer" who got the guys started on the road to selling dope did a good job with his portrayal as the crack smoking middle-aged man who advised the guys never to use their product or they would end up going down. Rick's second in command wasn't bad, either, and Tee Tee, who took up the slack once the primaries were sent to the Big House, gave a convincing performance as the smart young bad guy with a sense of decency who was set up by an undercover agent posing as his sexy girlfriend. Several other attractive females graced the flick, as well, including a temptress at the swimming pool named Co-Co (Jamaica Charley), Rick's girlfriend, Veronica (Crystal Scales) and the pimp/killer's lady friend who ventured out into the living room wearing nothing but a see-thru top when the guys came over to seek his advice about the drug trade.

Some of the shots of L.A. from the air were good and the cinematography in general was of fairly decent quality. Finally, the theme at the end sticks in the mind. "I'm a hustla, hustla, rich niggah, I'm a hustla hustla, yo niggah, I'm a hustla, hustla..." I watched this flick a second time tonight and thought it more notable than at my first viewing several months ago.