Review of Strays (1997) by Kris W — 30 Sep 2010
Low budget indie that Vin Diesel wrote, directed, and stars in. It is also his 1st major film role, as well as Mike Epps screen debut. His character appears influenced by Tony Monero, and one shot of him and his girlfriend sitting on a bench and looking out past the water and bridge is very reminiscent of Saturday Night Fever. It shows some of his lack of range, but has its moments and some suprisingly good dialogue, as well as his musical interpretation of "If I Only Had A Heart".
[first lines].
Heather: Are you alright?
Rick: Are your parents still together?
Heather: Yeah, why?
Rick: My mother used to see this guy, Frank. He's was an illustrator, not that he had done anything. But he used to bring me these books, children's books, as gifts. He eventually uh, left my mom - most of them did. Anyway, he bought me this, this one book, and it was the only book that I begged my mom to read to me. It was called Ferdinand, Ferdinand the Bull. And he wrote on the inside, To a very special kid. And then, Life's a matador. And then signed, Frank. It's my favorite book.
This review of Strays (1997) was written by Kris W on 30 Sep 2010.
Strays has generally received mixed reviews.
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