R.I.C.C.O.

If you like "Usual Suspects" or thriller type movies where you have to guess who the unknown villain is then you will love R.I.C.C.O. The movie has a lot of comedic scenes ala Pulp Fiction. I saw this movie on DVD and it also has extras that may interest you. The music isn't all that great and it never is in movies that have limited budgets but it really wasn't that bad. Some of the acting and direction was pretty good but there were a few scenes that they could have left on the cutting room floor. In the movie you'll see all the good and bad areas that Detroit has to offer. All and all I recommended this movie to all of my friends who were very impressed with this film.

R.I.C.C.O is Shawn Woodard's first film. Obviously it's a low budget indie production, but shows Woodard's skill as an upcoming director. He drags the audience into his story! Great characters, gripping story. Have a look yourself :)

This movie compares favorably to the other low budget movies you see spit out by up starts such as York Entertainment, Loose Cannon, Maverick... but compared to most films that are listed on this web-site it doesn't. This film falls into the category of $10,000 to $15,000 shoestring budget and should be compared with like budgeted films. There are some good moments that rise above the shackles of the budget for example the car chase on residential streets in act 2 and the chase scene in act three where a late model luxury vehicle jumps a ramp and you can see sparks flying from under the vehicle. The mystery type deal of finding out who R.I.C.C.O. is at the end isn't bad either. So I would recommend this film only to those who are die hard shoe string budget film lovers.

I love independent films and try to support indie filmmakers as often as possible, especially when they're from my hometown, Detroit. It was nice to some of our major attractions highlighted in R.I.C.C.O. on the big screen, and not just the blighted areas usually depicted in most Hollywood films representing Detroit. I like the twist in the storyline of R.I.C.C.O., but this film needed seasoned actors to be able to pull off the script. I wanted to feel more suspense while watching the film. A bigger build up as the movie went along. I also appreciated the fact that the cast was somewhat multicultural. Many films today are not as representative of other ethnicities as they should be. R.I.C.C.O. is light years from a being a blockbuster, but shows promise for these indie filmmakers. I'm a self professed indie-nut, and will continue to show support. But, my word of advice for any indie filmmaker...no-budget or low budget, find incredible talent. Indie-nuts or not, want to see a great performances.

RICCO was quite entertaining for a straight-to-video independent film. I thought the title and story were clever ( RICCO- the Federal racketeering statute enacted to capture mafia and drug-lords on money-laundering charges in hopes of obtaining affidavits for other crimes like murder etc. that were committed.) I also liked the the way the attorney character was brave yet clever in a Columbo-like way.

This has a much more intelligent plot unlike the other films in this genre like "I got the hook- up", "state property", and "cook-out" whose plots are predictable, unimaginative and stereotypical.

I am looking forward to seeing more from this filmmaker as their budgets increase.

This movie is definitely for those who are fans of independent films. This is exactly the kind of film that should be entered into the Hollywood Film Festival, as it was created on a shoe- string budget, but shows that the creators have a lot of potential.