This is an infuriating movie. It is not about a 12 year-old boy, and yet, in the end, it is. It's about two late teen mates on an increasingly slippery slope. Bullet Boy is infuriating because, in the end, everyone has failed this boy, whom is one of the lads' little brother. For example, his brother lets him down by bringing a gun into his home, first hiding it (in the boy's bedroom!), and then, when the boy finds it, allowing the gun to stay in the bedroom! One could argue his mother has let him down by allowing the elder brother, fresh from prison, home at all. If you see the movie you'll see what I mean. I could go on. Essentially I think that is the message of the movie. If you don't take enough serious attention to what is going on then tragedy may strike. But it's hard to watch. Bullet Boy ( a most misleading title!) is a really well-honed, professional and important movie, great kudos go to all concerned, beautifully filmed, cast and acted, and the soundtrack is awesome. It's not an original story, but it does end with flair, and it is daringly authentic, and at times artistic, and the BBC can be genuinely proud of it.
Review of Bullet Boy
