Set over the course of one night this Canadian neo-noir follows a drug dealer (Saul Williams, Today) on the verge...
Set over the course of one night this Canadian neo-noir follows a drug dealer (Saul Williams, Today) on the verge of retirement who finds his moral code challenged when he attempts to save a young teen from a life of crime. Directed by Charles Officer (Unarmed Verses), Akilla's Escape was nominated for Best Canadian Feature Film at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.
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80 %49 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
46 %13 reviewsAudience score rating
"Akilla’s Escape is undone by its own lack of faith in the viewer, opting to explicitly tell rather than rely on its fine actors to show us who their characters are."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"The film remains firmly rooted in Williams’ quietly powerful, laser-focused performance."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"The film offers a uniquely powerful visualisation of Black men caught in oppressive cycles..."
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Paste
Paste"Officer shows that he can use camera angles, lighting, and colour to give us a beautiful and illuminating view into an ugly enterprise."
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Film Threat
Film Threat"A mature crime picture whose decades-hopping action makes the effects of generational poverty obvious without having to spell it out..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"An overworked script underlines (Akilla's) trauma at every turn with fussy structural tricks and heavy-handed symbolism."
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Variety
Variety"A profound, tender reworking of the crime thriller."
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The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail"(A) well-crafted tale anchored by two great performances - from the same actor."
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National Post
National PostAkilla's Escape | Details
- Runtime
- 90
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA, Canada
