Review of Wicked Blood (2014) by James L — 26 Feb 2014

This movie was decently shot, but the script lacked common sense in characters and therefore less believable. The story build up was basically this happened, then that happened, then something else happened, but nothing glued together well for a movie that could be something unique. The characters were very one sided and not interesting at all. There were some very good shots made, but other than that, poorly done. The actors were all veterans who know how to deliver, only if the characters themselves were interesting. Even Jake Busey did a fine job for his very dull character. I wouldn't even rent this unless it's on Netflix. I feel bad for the actors in this movie because they really did well for a movie that can't deliver. I have a feeling the writer doesn't know much about (or researched much on) drug culture nor little girl's mentality nor people that actually do crime. I think that might be the root of the problem.

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Start with the main character Hannah. If Hannah, a little girl, likes Bill, why would she even consider deadly hurting Bill by switching out the drugs the first place? If Donny is a drug addict, how will he even consider/have a motive quitting without hitting rock bottom? If Bill is a successful drug distributor(even for an undercover), how will he let 2 of his guys get killed without even doing something about it (especially for a cop)? Is he considering retiring or leaving the industry or getting into witness protection program? But even if so, why won't he have emotions on how to control the situation? Hannah has a plan, but does she even think through at all for a chess player that does well? If this is a revenge story, what is the revenge motive? Simply watching uncle Frank kills someone? I don't buy it at all, and yes, you NEED character development in a movie and I don't see much of it.