Jamesy Boy 2014

Critics score:
26 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: True second-chance story doesn't come to life onscreen. Read more

Martin Tsai, Los Angeles Times: The screenplay by Lane Shadgett and director Trevor White relies far too much on telling rather than showing. Read more

David Hiltbrand, Philadelphia Inquirer: For such a seriously street film, Jamesy Boy has some surprisingly sappy moments. But the redemptive ending, while thin, is genuinely gratifying. Read more

Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com: A film with a message of inspiration, to be sure, but not much in terms of innovation. Read more

Inkoo Kang, Village Voice: White's decision to shackle his film to a redemptive arc ends up making Burns's story an argument for juvenile imprisonment. Read more