Asphalt Playground
Asphalt Playground

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Asphalt Playground

2013
Movie
97 min
French

Mitraillette is 12 years old and lives in Rose City, a housing estate he would not leave for anything. His whole world comprises his family, especially his 16 year-old cousin Isma, who has taken a fancy to Narcisse, the local crime boss. His older brother Djibril is 22, a student at the Sorbonne who dreams of becoming a lawyer. As for Mitraillette, he has his eye on Océane, the most beautiful girl in his school...

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: S.A. FitzwilliamGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A troubled young man, haunted by his past, becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime and corruption in the city. As he tries to escape his circumstances, he finds himself making increasingly desperate choices, leading him down a dark path with potentially deadly consequences. The film explores themes of redemption, survival, and the corrupting influence of power.

Critical Reception

Asphalt Playground received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its gritty atmosphere and the performances of its cast, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a significant audience upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a dark, urban thriller atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Performances were noted, but couldn't elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, with many noting the film's bleak tone and predictable narrative arc. Some viewers found it to be a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.

Fun Fact

The film's production was relatively low-budget, leading to a raw and unpolished aesthetic that some critics found either fitting or detrimental to the overall experience.

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