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Chasing The Elephant

2003Movie12 minEnglish

After a disastrous audition, a little girl's anxiety takes shape in the form of an elephant which she chases through New York City. Soon, the elephant is chasing her.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Mark W. JohnsonGenres: Action, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A young black man, struggling with his past and present, finds himself entangled in a life of crime and violence. After a stint in prison, he attempts to go straight but is pulled back into the dangerous world he tried to escape. The film explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the difficulty of breaking free from a cycle of violence.

Critical Reception

Chasing The Elephant received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some performances were acknowledged, the film struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's narrative felt derivative and failed to offer fresh perspectives on familiar crime drama tropes.
  • Performances by the veteran cast were a highlight, but couldn't entirely elevate the material.
  • The pacing and character development were often criticized as being lacking.

Google audience: Audience reception for Chasing The Elephant is not widely documented, making it difficult to summarize specific user opinions.

Fun Fact

The film was an early role for actor Tory Kittles, who would later gain recognition for his work in television series like 'Sons of Anarchy' and 'The Wire'.

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