- Language: English, French
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005U156
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Product Details |
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
A film that troubles the soul and breaks your heart
Mar 28 2002
Format:DVD
Fresh is a film that troubles the soul and breaks your heart. This violent coming of age tale tells the story of Michael a.k.a. Fresh, a 12-year-old drug dealer who lives in a neighborhood without any real hope, and his struggle to keep himself alive. In a world where paranoia, guns and drugs are a way of life, it is amazing that Fresh not only survives but also comes out on top of the game. Be warned though, you won't like this boy. He does things that can only be described as monstrous but you will understand why he commits the sins that he does. One cannot remain an innocent, a child, and still exist in his reality. Sean Nelson, as Michael/Fresh, gives a brilliant performance that remains understated yet powerful. The entire experience is worthwhile just to see this child at work. Fresh is low budget independent film but boasts a couple of well-known actors such as acclaimed performer, Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson gives a decent, if unmemorable performance, as the absentee alcoholic father who disperses advice on life while using the chessboard as a metaphor. Chess is a recurrent theme of the film and for those who love the game, it will add another layer of symbolic meaning to story.
However, not everything with this film is happiness and roses. The audio/music track is terrible and disrupts the dialogue. The middle of the film drags the action down and the lack of budget shows in many of the interior scenes. On occasion, the director oversells his message and in other places, I was left wondering why a scene was occurring (dog-shooting). Since this was Boaz Yakinï¿s (Return of the Titans) first directing attempt, I can understand where the filmï¿s shortcomings are coming from but it still doesnï¿t excuse it. Overall, the movie gets a passing grade and I would recommend it for rental. A couple of warnings though-- it has crude language, violence, and drugs are prevalent in almost every aspect of the film..
However, not everything with this film is happiness and roses. The audio/music track is terrible and disrupts the dialogue. The middle of the film drags the action down and the lack of budget shows in many of the interior scenes. On occasion, the director oversells his message and in other places, I was left wondering why a scene was occurring (dog-shooting). Since this was Boaz Yakinï¿s (Return of the Titans) first directing attempt, I can understand where the filmï¿s shortcomings are coming from but it still doesnï¿t excuse it. Overall, the movie gets a passing grade and I would recommend it for rental. A couple of warnings though-- it has crude language, violence, and drugs are prevalent in almost every aspect of the film..
A film that troubles the soul and breaks your heart
Mar 28 2002
Format:DVD
Fresh is a film that troubles the soul and breaks your heart. This violent coming of age tale tells the story of Michael a.k.a. Fresh, a 12-year-old drug dealer who lives in a neighborhood without any real hope, and his struggle to keep himself alive. In a world where paranoia, guns and drugs are a way of life, it is amazing that Fresh not only survives but also comes out on top of the game. Be warned though, you won't like this boy. He does things that can only be described as monstrous but you will understand why he commits the sins that he does. One cannot remain an innocent, a child, and still exist in his reality. Sean Nelson, as Michael/Fresh, gives a brilliant performance that remains understated yet powerful. The entire experience is worthwhile just to see this child at work. Fresh is low budget independent film but boasts a couple of well-known actors such as acclaimed performer, Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson gives a decent, if unmemorable performance, as the absentee alcoholic father who disperses advice on life while using the chessboard as a metaphor. Chess is a recurrent theme of the film and for those who love the game, it will add another layer of symbolic meaning to story.
However, not everything with this film is happiness and roses. The audio/music track is terrible and disrupts the dialogue. The middle of the film drags the action down and the lack of budget shows in many of the interior scenes. On occasion, the director oversells his message and in other places, I was left wondering why a scene was occurring (dog-shooting). Since this was Boaz Yakin's (Return of the Titans) first directing attempt, I can understand where the film's shortcomings are coming from but it still doesn't excuse it. Overall, the movie gets a passing grade and I would recommend it for rental. A couple of warnings though-- it has crude language, violence, and drugs are prevalent in almost every aspect of the film....
However, not everything with this film is happiness and roses. The audio/music track is terrible and disrupts the dialogue. The middle of the film drags the action down and the lack of budget shows in many of the interior scenes. On occasion, the director oversells his message and in other places, I was left wondering why a scene was occurring (dog-shooting). Since this was Boaz Yakin's (Return of the Titans) first directing attempt, I can understand where the film's shortcomings are coming from but it still doesn't excuse it. Overall, the movie gets a passing grade and I would recommend it for rental. A couple of warnings though-- it has crude language, violence, and drugs are prevalent in almost every aspect of the film....
......
Mar 25 2002
Format:DVD
I loved the moive "Boyz N' Hood", but I had lots of great things to say about that movie. "Fresh" on the other hand was also an anti-hood flick, but when it was over I was totally speechless.
The movies is certainly not for the easily botherd.
We get a real good look at a broken home of pot heads in the opeaning sceens. By the end the film we see the sad effect it, and so many more things have on a young boy. Samel L. Jackson, and Giancarlo Esposite are very, very good. This is one of my favorites.
The movies is certainly not for the easily botherd.
We get a real good look at a broken home of pot heads in the opeaning sceens. By the end the film we see the sad effect it, and so many more things have on a young boy. Samel L. Jackson, and Giancarlo Esposite are very, very good. This is one of my favorites.
Want to see more reviews on this item?
Most recent customer reviews
The dramatic game of life in the hood, as played by a child.
There's no hope for people like Fresh, who live in the inner city's crime-ridden slums and projects. Besides, he's only a kid. Wait! Read more
Published on Mar 9 2002 by Dameon
Outstanding...
Fresh has got it all figured out. This is THE best urban/gangster movie that i've ever seen. Any fan of rap or hip-hop will love this movie. Read more
Published on Dec 18 2001 by Travis Hardiman
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
