donnie m
'could' have been a better movie but some of THE WORST acting i've ever seen from most of the cast but i did like Mike Colter as Charlie Walker and Safiya Fredericks who plays his wife
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
10/01/23
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Chris J
MOVIE REVIEW
I'm Charlie Walker
rated – star star star star star
Genre: Biography, Drama
Year Released: 2022
Runtime: 1h 18m
Director(s): Patrick Gilles
Writer(s): Patrick Gilles
Cast: Mike Colter, Dylan Baker, Safiya Fredericks, Mark Leslie Ford, Steven Wiig, Greg Cipes, Travis Johns, Emma Caulfield Ford, Monica Barbaro, and Carl Lumbly
Where To Watch: Opens Nationwide and on VOD on June 10th
The best movie experiences are always a complete surprise, and I'M CHARLIE WALKER is one of those cases. Although I'm not sure what I was expecting, I got a riveting true story about a man who was the definition of determination and was ready to prove all his doubters wrong.
Charlie Walker himself approached director Patrick Gilles to "take a shot" at telling this story. Honestly, Mike Colter's (LUKE CAGE) performance as Walker in the film sold it for me. He gave this character, who I wasn't familiar with, a life of his own and was able to sell him as a story that one could relate to. The more films I review, the more I wish that I had been able to learn history through cinema (while possibly not always 100% accurate, I feel like I take in so much more.) I love when a film can tell one person's account and keep you intrigued. It's hard enough to tell the story of an event in time or a group of people, but the story about an individual can quickly start to drag.
The film itself was a pretty simple story, what can one man accomplish when he knows everything is riding on it. I appreciated that the film didn't pull any punches when telling the story; showing the struggles and Walker's determination to overcome them made it that much stronger. They could've taken the easy route and made it seem like this was an easy journey, but instead, they showed the adversity he faced.
Some other familiar faces in the cast included Emma Caulfield Ford (WANDAVISION, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER,) Monica Barbaro (TOP GUN: MAVERICK, UNREAL,) and Dylan Baker (TRICK ‘R TREAT, SELMA.) Ultimately as I had mentioned before, Colter made the film for me. They were helped along by Gille's fantastic direction and a powerful cinematic experience. The film takes place in the 70s, and I truly felt that from the incredible sets and the overall look of the film.
I adore Shout Factory's physical releases, so when I found out this was a film done by Shout! Studios (their filmed entertainment production and distribution arm). I was incredibly excited. If you're not familiar with Shout Factory, I highly recommend them; they have saved many incredible films and TV shows and given them to a broader audience.
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Rated 4/5 Stars •
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
03/10/23
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Michael W
This biographical drama was really good. Mike Colter, Safiya Fredericks, Dylan Baker, Mark Ford, Monica Barbaro, Carl Lumbly, Emma Caulfield, Lyle Kanouse, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job in this movie. This true story about the trucker Charlie Walker was dramatic, entertaining, and thrilling. It's about fighting for your family and doing anything to get it, even if you have to bend the rules. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see.
Rated 4/5 Stars •
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
11/20/22
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susan m
Being a Bay Area native I loved this movie because of the connection to my home roots. A story for inspiration to others.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/30/23
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will r
I enjoyed watching the performances of Mike Colter & Safiya. The story of a black business man rising to success through hard work, determination, and grit proves an inspiring story on all levels. The music also accompanied the movie very well. Excited to recommend to friends/family!
Rated 4.5/5 Stars •
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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bree r
I enjoyed Mike Colter's performance in this movie. It was interesting to see him before the other major shows and movies he has done since. It truly was a feel-good movie. Shout out to Safiya as her performance was impressive as the lead lady and i am looking forward to seeing her possibly in future films/shows!!!
Rated 4.5/5 Stars •
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
03/30/23
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