Yellowbird
Yellowbird

Movie spotlight

Yellowbird

2023
Movie
6 min
English

While living in New York, a young immigrant receives tragic news from overseas, and must choose between going home or staying in the US to maintain her legal status.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Roxanne FixGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following the unsolved murder of her father, a young woman named Simone becomes entangled in a dangerous underworld of drug cartels and corrupt law enforcement. She must navigate treacherous alliances and confront her own inner demons to uncover the truth and seek justice.

Critical Reception

Yellowbird received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. It was praised for its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Jena Malone, but some critics found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jena Malone delivers a compelling performance as a woman on a mission for revenge.

  • The film's dark and tense atmosphere effectively draws viewers into its crime-thriller narrative.

  • While the plot treads familiar ground, the execution and strong characterizations elevate the material.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and Malone's lead performance, with many finding it an engaging and well-acted crime drama.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Roxanne Fix, drew inspiration for the gritty setting from her own experiences growing up in a small border town.

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