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Ghett'a Life

2011 1h 44m Action Drama List
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Derrick struggles to become a champion boxer in Jamaica.

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Guy Lodge Variety The worlds of international boxing and gang-ruled Jamaican politics are twinned to initially eye-opening but ultimately welterweight effect. Dec 9, 2011 Full Review Joel Cunningham Empire Magazine Tangled plot lines and murkily choreographed fight scenes drain this fight flick of juice. Rated: 2/5 Dec 2, 2011 Full Review Henry Barnes Guardian Brownes's broad swipes at a political solution through pathos means this one swings wide. Rated: 2/5 Dec 1, 2011 Full Review Philip French Observer (UK) The view this low-budget movie gives us of a violent Kingston, Jamaica, left by politicians and the police to be run by local gangsters, rings true. Dec 4, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Review: I quite enjoyed this movie because it didn't glorify the violence in Jamaica, like many other films do, and it shows that some people can find there way out of the ghetto. As I have Jamaican parents, I didn't have to bother with the annoying subtitles and I was able to understand the many complex situations. The director put the movie together well and he made the audience care about what happens to the main character who was just looking for a way out. I also enjoyed the cinematography which made the movie more believable and it brought back some good memories. I think that people will find something that they will enjoy in the film because it covers a wide spectrum of life in Jamaica. Enjoyable! Round-Up: A lot of people that watch the movie will have to use the subtitles because some of the twang is quite coarse and the characters talk quite fast. The political problems in Jamaica, still exist and there is a major divide between the 2 parties, which is premise of the movie so the situation is very real. I just hope that the film gets the viewers that it deserved. Budget: $1.2million Worldwide Gross: N/A I recommend this movie to people who are into Jamaican movies of a young boy trying to get out of the ghetto. 5/10 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Worst movie i've ever watched. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Hämmentävän vetävä yhdistelmä ylikorneja kiliseitä, muovista muotokieltä, tiukkaa katuasennetta sekä siirappia, joka on paksumpaa kuin Jamaican isoimmat jointit. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Oh please, what a pile of crap, there is no point in making films of this poor quality, its just a waste of money Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Typical crazy gang culture!! Good movie!! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member really enjoyed this - good music, great visuals and a concious message... see this with good friends and have a giggle... as per usual, subtitles for the Jamaican language are priceless ;) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Derrick struggles to become a champion boxer in Jamaica.
Director
Chris Browne
Producer
Chris Browne, Justine Henzell
Screenwriter
Chris Browne
Production Co
Jamrock Films
Genre
Action, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 44m
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