This gritty and provocative film, written and directed by Gary Michael Schultz, combines themes and style from Kurosawa, Jarmusch, and De Palma. Zoe Kravitz is a force as she portrays both damsel in distress and vengeful heroine, on the run from a ruthless gangster (Mescudi, aka Kid Cudi). Emile Hirsch delivers a searing performance as the brooding but well intentioned Vincent. But personally, I feel that Emory Cohen steals every scene he's in, flaunting a dynamic bravado as Vincent's brother JC. This film fights all convention: there is a violent beginning that evolves into an honest and beautiful love story and then it jarringly returns to it's violent roots. It is necessary that directors like this be championed for their singular vision and ability to capture real and beautifully nuanced performances from their actors...both seasoned and comparably inexperienced. If you loved: Ghost Dog (Way of the Samurai), True Romance, or All the Real Girls...you should watch this movie.
Review of Vincent N Roxxy
