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Drive By
This film is based on a true story about gang life on the streets of Chicago. Ceasar, a young teen, seeks acceptance and membership into the Brotherhood, a gang lead by his older brother, Kiko. Set on breaking the family gang cycle, Kiko fights to keep Ceasar away from a life of crime and violence while others set out to destroy an entire family and the Brotherhood
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Plot Summary
In this dark comedy, a group of disenfranchised youths decides to rob a bank, but their ineptitude quickly leads to chaos and a series of increasingly absurd situations. As their plans unravel, they find themselves entangled in a web of their own making, facing unexpected challenges and betrayals. The film follows their desperate attempts to escape the consequences of their impulsive actions, highlighting the comedic potential of their disastrous criminal enterprise.
Critical Reception
Drive By (2002) received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its humor forced and its plot underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the crime-comedy genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a quirky, dark humor that often falls flat.
The plot is predictable and lacks originality, relying heavily on tired genre tropes.
Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
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Fun Fact
Director Michael Patrick Jann also directed the cult classic film 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' (1999).
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