One Lyfe to Live

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Andrew W One Lyfe To Live is a inventive urban crime film shot on a low budget set in New York. Lyfe (Nicholas Sanchez) is a young criminal working with a small crew lead by the psychopathic Generation (Kevin Bescombe who also co directed) Lyfe isnt the worlds most sympathetic protagonist- he's violent manipulative impulsive and deeply self centred. Its almost like he's desensitized to everything unfolding round him- the only end to the road he's on is prison or death and he remains indifferent to both. Even an impending pregnancy with his ex-girlfriend and the prospect of fatherhood barely moves him. when a job goes horribly wrong it makes Lyfe a target of rival gangs , the police, members his own crew as it hurtles a him into a desperate course of redemption but it may already be too late. The film visually takes a lot of risks and moves very fast- the cameras move a lot- there's sweeping wide shots of the New York skyline and at one point Lyfe breaking the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience. The energy reminded me of a young Spike Lee. Directors Kevin Bencosme and Deborah Cardona choose to defy the ugly stereotypes of this genre. We come across well meaning characters trying to do their best the most noted is Jimmy (Shawn Better) a former promising university academic turned drug addict who is inevitably swallowed whole by the streets. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews

One Lyfe to Live

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