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Good Direction and Good Story.<br/>*Everyone performed very well.<br/>*I once remembered our KANNADA Industry's movie called KANTARA.<br/>*Children's, Youngsters, Aged persons, and small village, within this a small story cached everyones interest.<br/>*Story of some history is interesting.<br/>*Some of them will get dream like this, but no one will explore, only we have to watch during tough situations.<br/>*We have to do Pooja daily by remembering God, only trust will carry us.<br/>*We are eagerly waiting for veeran 2 , I think story will much more interesting.<br/>*Tq for beautiful movie.<br/>*Best of luck for upcoming movies.

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Hiphop Tamizha Adhi (Kumaran) Athira Raj (Selvi) Sassi Selvaraj (Sakkarai) Vinay Rai (Sarath) Munishkanth (Perusu) R.Badree (Thruv) Prasanna Balachandran (Villager) Chella (Cable TV Operator) Chinnijayanth (Panchayat officer) Jensan Diwakar (Tractor Driver)

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A 15-year-old boy living in Veeranor, gets struck by lightning and goes into a short coma. After recovery, he gradually realizes that he has superpowers of lightning and mind control.

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Veeran Movie Review: A superhero film in which the attraction is everybody else

Rating: ( 3 / 5).

In perhaps the funniest scene of Veeran, a bad suit-clad boss (the impressive R Badree) storms into Veeranur to destroy a village deity site, but the superhero protagonist exercises ‘mind-control’ (Harry Potter fans might recognise this as the Imperius curse) and has him dancing to his tunes, literally. It’s a scene that gets funnier with repetition—like another scene featuring a government official played by Chinni Jayanth. It’s these little nuggets I liked in Veeran , moments where director ARK Saravan doesn’t seem too daunted by the pressure of making a superhero film and allows the superhero to work with the sweet-natured people of Veeranur to achieve ‘small’ objectives.

Director: ARK Saravan Cast: Hip Hop Tamizha Adhi, Munishkanth, Kaali Venkat, R Badri, Sassi Selvaraj If it’s true that ‘any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic’, then, surely, a superhero in a village must be indistinguishable from… god. This is a foundational parallel drawn throughout the story, with a good priest constantly getting his faith rewarded (remember how a line in The Dark Knight goes, “Sometimes, people deserve to get their faith rewarded’?). There’s even the suggestion that the village deity itself is a mythologised figure of a real warrior. Veeran, in these portions, treads a slender line to ensure that it never comes through as a ‘ saami padam ’; neither does it ever condescend on the power of faith. In fact, there’s a beautiful scene about how faith can move mountains—or in the case of this film, a paralysed girl. One good man, Kumaran/Veeran (Hip Hop Aadhi), goes to great lengths to underplay the effects of god… while many other good people in the village, including the priest, are happy to repose their faith in the supernatural. This film loves both.

Adhi as Kumaran isn’t exactly radiating charisma (even if his music is likeable and fascinatingly urban for the rural scape). However, I enjoyed that his character constantly underplays the importance of a superhero. It’s a departure from the vanity we are used to associating with superheroes. Even a Batman who seems so burdened by superhero duties finds the time to pose atop skyscrapers, his cape flying elegantly in moonlight. In this film, however, at a time of great need, Veeran’s powers (mind-control and electric arcs) fail him, as he totters, bruised and bloody. It’s a nice touch to emphasise that this man’s superhero attribute isn’t the powers he procured accidentally, but his unquenchable thirst for resistance. In fact, he says as much when he tells the people of Veeranur that they don’t need a superhero if they remember to stand united in resistance.

None of these appreciative observations is to excuse the many problems within the film, including how long it takes to get going, the lack of purpose for the hero’s friend and girlfriend, the weak main villain (Vinay), the generic corporation-exploits-village idea, the not-so-memorable stunts… I could go on, but it’s a film that also has enough moments of enjoyment—or should I say, amusement. Much like the filmmaker’s first film, Maragadha Nanayam , in which the humour shone (over the horror), here too, he seems most comfortable when operating in light spaces. And is there any other actor who’s better suited to playing the village simpleton than Munishkanth right now? There are many other such likeable characters—including a horse owner, the hero’s friend who gets plenty of screen-time and perhaps more dialogues than the hero, the heroine’s fiance, the young leader of a youth welfare association… ARK Saravan’s film seems to have a lot of love for the many people of Veeranur, and I enjoyed the democracy of his storytelling. Nothing summarises his love for the little people more than the scene in which the big villain gets taken down—or in his eagerness to give that fiance character a happy end.

And yet, it's a strange film—a film that’s mediocre with the grand but good with the minutiae. The origins story is so-so. The man-hero-superhero arc is half-hearted. The main villain is a farce. The hero’s power seems problematically intrusive. The heroine is purposeless. But contrast all of this with the film’s love for the ‘little’—especially, the many little people in Veeranur. Even the memorable villain isn’t the main character played by Vinay, but his little brother (R Badree). Even the temple site the hero is protecting isn’t a grand structure of architectural beauty. It’s merely a hint of a deity, a little symbol of a vaster feeling. For such nifty little touches, I feel compelled to be a little forgiving.

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Veeran movie review: Tamil superhero comedy with good intentions and unique rural backdrop

Veeran movie review: adhi shines in the tamil superhero film written and directed by ark saravan. it is fun, but also interesting thanks to its rural setup..

ARK Saravan , who made a strong impact with his debut film Maragatha Nanayam, a fantasy comedy, a few years ago, returns with a superhero comedy, which is also a concoction of a few other genres. What really makes Veeran standout from other Tamil superhero films from the past is its attempt to set the story in a small village, making it a first-of-its-kind attempt. Also read: Good Night review

The premise of Veeran

Adhi plays Kumaran, an atheist, who gets struck by lighting at a very young age. As he takes time to recover from the incident, he starts to develop some powers at the same time. One of his powers is his ability to produce electrical discharge, also known as electric arc. Soon after the incident, Kumaran shifts to Singapore with his sister and returns 14 years later after a premonition warns him about an imminent threat to his village.

Upon his return, Kumaran unravels the mystery in his village. A multinational corporation - lead by mad scientist cum businessman Vinai Rai - is planning a big power project which will require the villagers to sign off their lands. Kumaran senses the sinister plan of Vinai, and makes it his life’s mission to stop the project from taking off.

Veeran is fun

Veeran isn’t a straightforward superhero film as it smartly strikes a balance between being a comedy based in rural India, and an emotional drama about one's faith in spirituality. It’s a very interesting idea that pits science and spirituality. It is explored quite convincingly, and full marks to director Saravan for treating it smartly.

Unlike most superhero films that chase grandeur, Veeran dumbs down every popular trope associated with the genre and that really works in the film’s favour quite well. When it isn’t a superhero film, Veeran is fun and consistently entertaining. The film, unlike is its first half, definitely needs trimming in the second half which does dip in quite a few places.

Action sequences are the highlight

Adhi, who has so far done films that have majorly appealed to young audiences, shines in a film that caters to all sections of the audience. As a youngster struggling to manage his newly acquired superhero powers, he turns in a very believable performance. The visual effects play a key role in the action sequences and the film manages to impress on that front as well. One of the highlights of the film has to be the highly inventive action sequences. Vinay as the main antagonist is the film’s weak link as he plays a character with no major purpose.

As a superhero film, Veeran achieves something that’s rarely been explored before. You don’t have to make a larger-than-life film, especially in this genre, to make audiences root for the hero. Here, Adhi’s superhero powers are never made to glorify his character. Another interesting aspect of the film has to be its rural backdrop - the whole village setup - which Saravan uses very effectively to keep the narration largely engaging. Comedy is Sarvan’s strength and he really makes a mark in that area jn Veeran.

Film: Veeran

Director: ARK Saravan

Cast: Adhi, Vinay Rai, Muniskanth and Kaali Venkat

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'Veeran' Review: A lightning bolt of entertainment strikes Tamil cinema

Superhero movies have frequently found success in Bollywood, such as 'Krrish' and 'Ra.One'. However, the South Indian film industry has been lacking prominent homegrown superheroes until recently. The Malayali audience celebrated their first indigenous superhero, 'Minnal Murali.' And now, the people of Tamil Nadu have their very own superhero 'Veeran,' directed by ARK Saravan, with Hiphop Tamizha Adhi donning the superhero persona in this film.

Lately, it seems like a common theme among superheroes is gaining their powers through a lightning bolt, and Veeran follows suit. This movie revolves around a Kumaran (played by Hiphop Tamizha Adhi) who is struck by lightning, resulting in the emergence of extraordinary abilities that drastically alter his life. As the story progresses, he realizes the responsibility he holds and embarks on a journey to protect and fight for the people of his village along with his two friends Sakkarai (played by Sassi) and Selvi (played by Athira Raj). While adhering to the familiar superhero movie template, this film manages to intrigue the audience by cleverly incorporating humour throughout. Despite following a conventional structure, the inclusion of comedic elements elevates the overall experience, making it an enjoyable and refreshing superhero venture.

The movie's first half-hour may give the impression of a slow start, potentially leaving you sceptical. However, as the story progresses, the plot gradually unravels and gains momentum. A prominent element emerges in the form of an evil scientist villain and his brother, who have sinister intentions for Kumaran's village. The villagers, resolute in their stance, refuse to succumb to the nefarious plans due to the presence of a small temple housing the idol of 'Veeran,' a legendary figure from local mythology. And the journey only gets more enjoyable from there. The village is teeming with fascinating characters that enhance the film's entertainment value, and on numerous occasions, these characters step into the spotlight, captivating the audience.

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When it comes to performances, Hiphop Tamizha Adhi delivers a convincing portrayal of a neighbourhood lad dedicated to the betterment of his village. Sassi and Athira also deliver decent performances. However, the true highlight of the movie lies in the chemistry between Munishkanth and Kaali Venkat. The duo seamlessly takes control of the movie's comedy element, stealing the show. Vinay Rai undoubtedly excels in his portrayal of the evil scientist, but at times, it feels like his villainous role was sidelined, lacking significant depth or impact in the overall story.

Veeran may not present a completely unique storyline or offer extraordinary elements. However, it is still a highly enjoyable film. ARK Saravan deserves praise for his efforts in bringing this entertaining movie to life. Apart from the humour, there are certain scenes, like the grand introduction of 'Veeran' as he gallops triumphantly on a horse, that truly stands out and leave a lasting impact. All in all, Veeran proves to be a good entertainer with potential for a sequel.

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2023 ‘வீரன்’ Directed by ARK Saravanan

Kumaran has had a troubled childhood after getting hit by lightning, comes back to his village to fight evil elements and provide hope through indigenous deities.

HipHop Tamizha Adhi Sassi Selvaraj Athira Raj Munishkanth Kaali Venkat Vinay Rai R. Badree Nakkalites Chella Tha. Muruganantham Jensan Diwakar Bose Venkat Chinni Jayanth 'Jeeva' Ravi Nisha M.K. Rajan Kannappadasan Prasanna Balachandran Nakkalites Savithri Appa Ravi Sankar Das

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ARK Saravanan

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Stalin Ganesh

Producers Producers

G. Saravanan Arjun Thiyagarajan Sendhil Thyagarajan Sai Siddharth

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Prasanna GK

Cinematography Cinematography

Deepak D Menon

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N. K. Rahul

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Mahesh Mathew

Choreography Choreography

Sathish Krishnan Santosh Master

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HipHop Tamizha Adhi HipHop Tamizha Jeeva

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Vivek GKB Muthamil Vignesh Srikanth

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Hari Haran Sachin Sudhakaran Tapas Nayak

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Review by Michael James ★★½

A mixed bag. The movie does offer you some interesting thematic elements and well written stretches, but unfortunately never quite manages to rise above the par scale. While the superhero backstory and safe play ride between faith and superstition gets neatly integrated, the weak conflict-antagonist characterization and dull moments drag it down. Not all the comedy hits the right meter, but the ones which do give you some solid chuckle moments. Though it did have a strong setup and solid potential, it ends up in the not great-not bad bag of entertainers.

Review by Rushe✨ ★

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Review by VishalT ★★½

Has some moments to really like Margatha naanayam alavuku illa for me.

Review by Adithiyan Curioser ★★★

Unmaiyodayum thairiyathodayum irunthaa Kadavul laam nammaku thevaiyae illa maa!

I think Indian cinema off late has forgot to make movies for "Pre-Teens and Teen Audience" and ARK Saravanan's Sophomore Feature "Veeran" does take a step into that genre and demographic after a very long time. In an era where comedy is almost non-existent and picks up "controversies" because of the people who push " the message", ARK Sarvaanan almost takes a clean comedy approach to this narrative and succeeds in it almost to give a quirky rural drama with all the antics resembling films like "Mundaasupatti", etc. With "Nakkalites" team in the supporting cast accompanying with Aadhi, they provide great laughs. More than Vinay, It's Badree who delivered a condescending performance…

Review by Luke Thorne ★★★

Ark Saravan’s film. When Veeranor, a 15-year-old boy, goes into a quick coma, he recovers and finds out about his superpowers of lightning and mind control. In Tamil with English subtitles.

The story concerns a 15-year-old boy existing in Veeranor, who gets hit by lightning and goes into a tiny coma. After improving, he eventually comprehends that he has super-abilities of lightning and mind control.

Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi gives a good performance in his double role as Kumaran and the title character, with the former the young boy who has an awful accident, while the latter the protagonist with extraordinary powers at such a young age.

Elsewhere, Vinay Rai as Sarath, Athira Raj as Selvi, Munishkanth as Perusu, Kaali Venkat…

Review by Nithish Joshua ★

full meals sapta madhiri irunchu bro…..semma thookam

Review by Vidhush ★★★½

old wine in a new bottle kinda film. munishkanth and kaali venkat combo slaps. adhina good improvement in acting as well as music. the nakkalites people also get meatier roles. kaththi one liner taken in a superhero comedy genre. worked well for me.

Review by ash ★

A never ending and boring movie

They tried an attempt at an indie superhero and yet again uses lightning as means to give him powers, they could've atleast changed that.

The scenes intended as comedy just comes out as hell of a boring affair and tests our patience, a whole chunk of the movie is filled with these painful scenes. The villagers just test your patience and I was fed up within the first 45 minutes itself. Mediocre villains.

You'll understand everything even if you seek forward 10 seconds non stop.

Vinay rai please stop playing the welloff, ruthless and mainly rich villain in every other movie

Review by Shivendra ★★★

Commercial film which doesn't take the audience for granted with good comedy

Review by BigDeePee ★★

Spider-Man ku epdi 🤟 Namma Veran ku 🫰

Review by sharanoffl ★★★½

Works as a fun film at most places but as a superhero/mythical folkloric film it was a low voltage content even though it has powerful traces of Minnal Murali, ATM and Velayudham in the plot and Vidaathu Karuppu in the aesthetics. Had so much of potential but went as a underwhelming attempt...Still it demands a definite theatrical watch for the good fun portions which will be very much enjoyable in community watching

Review by Selva ★★

Liked the few mass buliding moments but unfortunately the comedy throughout the film (except the Paati comedy during engagement) doesn't work for me.

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Veeran Movie Review: Hip Hop Adhi's superhero film is a half-baked attempt

Director ark saravan's veeran is a superhero film that has many interesting ideas. however, the major shortcoming is the pacing of the film, says our review..

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• Veeran released in theatres on June 2.
• The film is directed by ARK Saravan.
• Hip Hop Adhi and Vinay Rai play lead roles.

Release Date: 2 Jun, 2023

Superhero films are not new to regular cinephiles. Marvel and DC films have always entertained audiences with their myriad superhero films. In 2021, Indian cinema gifted a desi superhero film in the form of Minnal Murali, a blockbuster Malayalam film. Now, Tamil cinema has attempted a superhero film with Hip Hop Adhi's Veeran, thanks to director ARK Saravan. Let's find out if Veeran has surpassed expectations.

Kumaran (Hip Hop Adhi) gets struck by a bolt of lightning while he is on his way home with his two friends. He is bedridden and unconscious. Eventually, he also gets a superpower from the lightning strike. Meanwhile, some of the villagers from Veeranoor have sold their land to a private company that aims to build a pipeline to give electricity to the village and nearby areas. But, there is a twist.

Kumaran and a handful of people know that the pipeline could be of catastrophic damage to the village. How Kumaran uses his superhero powers to convince the villagers to save them forms the story.

Director ARK Saravan made his debut with Maragadha Naanayam, starring Aadhi and Nikki Galrani. The fantasy adventure film is regarded as one of the underrated Tamil movies. With Veeran, he has attempted a superhero film which also showcases people's faith in God and superstitious beliefs. The villagers of Veeranoor do not believe in their God, who is named Veeran. One grandfather, however, has unshakable faith in Veeran and keeps saying that God will save them in distress.

Saravan has neatly drawn a line between faith and superstition. With Veeran, he plays safe and does not glorify any side. Veeran has many interesting ideas. For example, the superhero's backstory and how the comedy is embedded in the story are entertaining. However, these ideas are ruined by the repetition of ideas and scenes.

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Also, there is a lack of clarity about Kumarn's health condition and how his superpowers affect him. In one scene, they say that his superhero powers make him weak. However, the same point does not hold when he actually faces the villain. Here, the characterisation of the antagonist is not strong enough. Vinay, the main villain, is introduced in the second half. There are some logical loopholes that are difficult to get past. Badree, who is the second villain, is also made fun of. You don't feel fear when you look at them.

The comedy tracks by Kaali Venkat, Munishkanth and Muruganantham fall flat in most places. They do provide sporadic laughs. Hip Hop Adhi as Kumaran has shown improvement in terms of his acting. With his limited range of expressions, he has done a decent job.

Veeran is a film that could test your patience. But, the interesting ideas, which are sprinkled in a few places throughout the screenplay could hold your attention.

2.5 out of 5 stars for Veeran. Published By: K Janani Published On: Jun 2, 2023 --- ENDS --- ALSO READ | Hiphop Tamizha Adhi documents life of frontline workers, might release video soon

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Veeran Tamil Movie

Veeran is a 2023 Indian movie directed by ARK Sarvan starring Hiphop Tamizha, Kaali Venkat, Athira Raj and Vinay Rai. The feature film is produced by Sendhil Thiyagarajan and Arjun Thiyagarajan and the music composed by Hiphop Tamizha.

A 15-year-old boy living in Veeranor, gets struck by lightning and goes into a short coma. After recovery, he gradually realizes that he has superpowers of lightning and mind control. With the help of his powers and demi God "VEERAN" how he handled the villain and avoid the major electirc blast.

Director: ARK Sarvan Producers: Sendhil Thiyagarajan, Arjun Thiyagarajan Production Company: Sathya Jyothi Films Music Director: Hiphop Tamizha Cinematographer: Deepak D Menon Editor: Prasanna G. K Art Designer: N K Rahul Action Choregrapher: Mahesh Mathew

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Kumaran has had a troubled childhood after getting hit by lightning, comes back to his village to fight evil elements and provide hope through indigenous deities.

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Veeran Twitter Review: Look At What Twitterati Have To Say About HipHop Tamizha-Saravanan's Supernatural Flick

Veeran Movie Twitter Review: Hiphop Tamizha starrer supernatural thriller directed by ARK Saravanan, Veeran, hit the screens all over the world on June 2. Here are some tweets from the netizens who have watched the movie already and shared their views on it.

Veeran is an ARK Saravanan directorial, which is a Tamil superhero film that hit the screens worldwide on June 2. The movie stars musician duo Hiphop Tamizha in the lead roles.

The film buffs native to Tamil are energetic and welcome experimental films. They have pinned several hopes on Veeran as the director earlier delivered a full-on entertainer in the form of Maragadha Naanayam.

After the film's trailer was released, the expectations were decent for this Tamil superhero film.

Veeran Story

The movie is about a teenage boy Kumaran, who belongs to Veeranor village. He is just 15 years old and gets struck by lightning. He slips into a partial coma for a while and wakes up only to realize that he has attained some superpowers including mind control, from the lightning.

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Enthusiastic movie-goers who watched the movie a bit ahead of others couldn't keep their calm and have taken to their social media accounts to share their views on the movie. Check them out here.

#Veeran Review FIRST HALF: Good 👌 @hiphoptamizha performs well ✌️ Rest of the cast are apt & good 👍 Writing Works 😃 Production Values 👍 Some Comedy Scenes were hilarious 🤣 Interval 💥 Waiting for 2nd Half😁 @ArkSaravan_Dir @SathyaJyothi #VeeranReview #HipHopTamizha pic.twitter.com/bqCZwAI5td — Kumar Swayam (@KumarSwayam3) June 2, 2023

Veeran Cast

The movie stars musician duo Hiphop Tamizha in the lead roles. Vinay Rai, Kaali Venkat, and Munishkanth are other prominent actors who played crucial characters in the film. In addition, the movie features Athira Raj, Sassi Selvaraj, Bose Venkat, Jeeva Ravi, Chinni Jyanth, and R Badree in other roles.

Veeran Crew

Produced by TG Thyagarajan, Sendhil Thyagarajan, and Arjun Thyagarajan under their Sathya Jyothi Films banner, this ARK Saravanan directorial has music by the film's lead pair Hiphop Tamizha themselves. Deepak D Menon cranked the camera while Prasanna GK worked as its editor. Sakthi Film Factory distributed the movie.

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Movie Review – We Grown Now (2023)

April 16, 2024 by Robert Kojder

We Grown Now , 2023.

Written and Directed by Minhal Baig. Starring Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Lil Rel Howery, Jurnee Smollett, Ora Jones, Giovani Chambers, and Avery Holliday.

Two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, discover the joys and hardships of growing up in the sprawling Cabrini-Green public housing complex in 1992 Chicago.

Writer/director Minhal Baig’s We Grown Now is a moving tale of a tested childhood friendship during the ups and downs of Cabrini-Green life. Minhal Baig has pulled together various stories of what it is like to grow up and live in the Chicago housing complex, setting the story here in 1992, mostly focused on Malik (Blake Cameron James), who believes that there are no rules here and that the only thing that matters is seeing how high you can jump.

This is, obviously, a film with sincere affection for a specific place in time, but also not one that lets periods spent allowing viewers to observe the housing complex hallways and homes (whether it be from the boys here dragging mattresses down multiple floors or stairs since the elevator is busted, or gentle camera movements taking us from one floor, above to the next) to get in the way of drawing these characters and telling an authentically engaging story about the trials and tribulations of raising a family in Cabrini Green, ensuring that the children are safe, and of course, the joys of living there as an innocent child assuming that just because one young boy has been shot and murdered, they will be safe.

Malik and his best friend Eric (Gian Knight Ramirez) play outside, discuss what they want from the future, and also debate about Chicago-specific arguments, such as whether Michael Jordan needed Scottie Pippen or not to lead the Chicago Bulls to NBA championships. The film was wise enough not to overly romanticize life here, which was increasingly weighed down upon by oppressive local law enforcement insisting that due to the recent shootings, everyone (including the children) requires a keycard to enter their homes. Cinematographer Pat Scola is also fittingly instructed not to photograph these policemen’s faces during some scenes, keeping the vantage point from the low perspective of the children and often sticking with their reactions.

Meanwhile, Malik’s mother, Dolores (a winning performance from Jurnee Smollett), is a woman uncertain of how to continue making ends meet while putting up with the unfortunate failings of the housing complex. She is a family woman close to her mother (S. Epatha Merkerson) and isn’t so much still grieving the loss of her father but still paying tribute to him at dinner as a means to instill the importance of family onto Malik. On the same floor, Eric struggles with his education as his single father, Jason (a delightful dramatic turn from the reliably hysterical Lil Rel Howery), does his best to tutor the boy while managing the funds for his older daughter’s upcoming high school graduation.

Once it becomes clear that one of these families is contemplating making a drastic change to their lives, a rift emerges in the friendship between Malik and Eric, which is believably heartbreaking but threatens to become overwritten in the film’s third act. Thankfully, the script pulls away from that and returns to the initial theme of jumping and what it means to soar. Similarly, We Grown Now is a sweet and charming tale of friendship set inside a specific setting, with that combination of romanticism and honesty allowing it to fly.

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Robert Kojder is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association and the Critics Choice Association. He is also the Flickering Myth Reviews Editor. Check  here  for new reviews, follow my  Twitter  or  Letterboxd , or email me at [email protected]

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