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Go With God
A gritty urban thriller inspired by real events. Go With God is the story of two friends within the world of Chicago’s Latino street gangs. With the city simmering – a day of reckoning approaches for Rory, a rising Irish-Mexican street lieutenant for the Olmec street gang when his trusted life-long friend Eloy, comes home from prison. Tensions rise as Eloy dives right back into the chaotic crucible of violence and retribution that engulfs their neighborhood putting both their friendship and loyalty to each other to the test.
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Plot Summary
A man on the run from his past stumbles upon a small town where he attempts to start a new life. However, his dark secrets soon catch up with him, threatening to destroy everything he's built. He must confront his demons and fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Go With God received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at a gritty crime thriller, others found the pacing slow and the plot predictable. Its low budget was also a point of contention for some.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a dark and brooding atmosphere but often falls short due to its execution.
Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors delivering more compelling portrayals than others.
The plot, while having potential, struggles with pacing and predictability.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Go With God are scarce, with limited data available. Those that are present tend to reflect the critical sentiment, often citing issues with the film's execution and pacing.
Fun Fact
Director Michael Matteo Rossi also wrote and produced Go With God, and stars in it as the lead character.
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