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A criminal (Vin Diesel) tries to change his ways after falling in love.

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Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal You can envision a spin on this that isn't so bad, only because there were 35 versions of this movie in the mid-'90s - the malaise of the thirtysomething man. Looking for the genre's natural endpoint? It's the one that invokes Ferdinand the Bull. Rated: 1.5/5 Apr 13, 2020 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com The feature directing debut of actor Vin Diesel is a derivative, hanging out tale. Rated: C+ Jul 22, 2011 Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com A rough but engaging character study. Rated: 3/5 Feb 7, 2009 Full Review Richard Luck Film4 It's far from remarkable but there's enough about Strays to convince you Vin Diesel's more than a bald guy with a funny voice and big ol' biceps. Rated: 2/5 Aug 8, 2008 Full Review Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile Diesel is credible as Rick, a stray in Manhattan trying to go straight, and Lanza delivers a likeable girlfriend from a world far away from Rick's. Aug 8, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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camille l Il y a quelques gros défauts dans Strays mais l'ensemble de cette comédie romantique réalisée, écrite et interprétée par un jeune Vin Diesel est franchement sincère et touchante, tant le futur action hero (qui semble tout de même s'aimer énormément tant il est omniprésent et filmé à son avantage tout du long) se donne à fond, dans un rôle qui ne doit pas être si loin que ça de sa vie. On retrouve aussi un jeune Mike Epps dans le rôle d'un de ses amis, qui est tout aussi bon. Strays regorge de petits bijoux comme cette scène où Vin Diesel chante Le Magicien d'Oz à son first date avant d'exploser en rage devant trois lascars qui sifflent sa copine. Touchant et souvent drôle, un poil longuette dans sa première partie, Strays est un bien bon film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member (**): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon13.gif[/img] Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Review: Although the movie seems cheap and it doesn't really start off that well, it does end up with a moral to the story and it's good to see Vin Diesel really act. We are all used to seeing Diesel play the tough guy in his big budget movies, but in this film he shows that he has a heart and that bullets can't always bounce off of his body. All of the cast look like there on steroids, except for Mike Epps, and it has a deep undertone of a band of brothers who grow up doing everything together. Personally, I hated the beginning, but when the storyline kicks in its pretty average. If you keep in mind that this was made with a very low budget, totally by Vin Diesel, it is well put together but it's not a classic like earlier Scorsese movies, which it did remind me of. Average! Round-Up: After watching Riddick last week, it's amazing to see how far Diesel has come. It's a shame that Diesel doesn't show his acting skills more in his movies because he actually can act. At this point, we all know what to expect from his films. They all seem to be big budget action movies which shows that he has become type casted. Maybe he needs to go back to the drawing board to show that he doesn't have to show his muscles and kick ass in all of his films. As for the other cast, you can tell that this is the first time that they have been in front of a camera, but the chemistry between the cast seemed very real. I recommend this movie to people who want to see an early Vin Diesel trying to get out of the hood and falling in love. 3/10 Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Diesel's best work, and I am by no means a fan. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member There comes a movie about people talking that I like. This is that kind of movie. A really sweet, soft, touching film from Riddick of all people. Absolutely NO COMMERCIAL VALUE WHATSOEVER! This is a total art house flick, but one I liked... and I think my mother would too. I was surprised to see this was Mike Epps's first film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Not a very good movie. While interesting to see Vin Diesel not in an action role as per usual i think i'd still rather see him in one. Drama writting and acting isn't his forte Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A criminal (Vin Diesel) tries to change his ways after falling in love.
Director
Vin Diesel
Screenwriter
Vin Diesel
Production Co
One Race Productions
Rating
R (Drug Material|Strong Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 24, 2018
Runtime
1h 45m