Twelve

A young, privileged Manhattanite white drug dealer named White is drawn into the dark underbelly of the city's elite when his girlfriend leaves him and his best friend becomes addicted to cocaine. As his life spirals out of control, he becomes entangled with a sadistic drug lord and a detective investigating a murder that may be connected to his circle.

Twelve was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be a shallow and unconvincing portrayal of its subject matter. While some praised its visual style and certain performances, the overall consensus was that the film lacked depth and failed to deliver a compelling narrative.

• The film is criticized for its predictable plot and shallow characters.
• Many reviewers found the dialogue to be juvenile and uninspired.
• Despite some visual flair, the film ultimately fails to engage or provoke.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally indicate disappointment with the film's storyline and character development, with many finding it to be a dull and unoriginal depiction of drug culture.

The film is based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Nick McDonell, which was his debut novel at the age of 17.