Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes- Movie Review
First Reaction – Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes brings raw emotion to understanding tragedy in life.
Director: Marcellus Cox
Writer: Marcellus Cox (Screenplay)
Cast
- Ruthie Austin
- Stephen Cotfield Jr.
- Duana Ervin
- Eric McNair
Plot: A Talented High School MLB Prospect spends the day with his new mentor from the Big Brothers of America Program.
Runtime: 23 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes
Recap
The short movie follows a talented high school MLB prospect. He lives with his grandmother after the tragedy in their lives. Jamarcus has been signed up for a mentor program with Jasper in hopes of guiding him down the right path. We follow his latest session with the man who hopes to offer him guidance in this pivotal moment in his life.
Best Parts
The story delves into the raw emotion of losing a loved one and the guidance provided by parents. It shows how easily young people don’t want to open up about emotion, and the important part that mentor programs offer in helping express those emotions. The message is important, and performance carries the meeting, which will shape a life. Along with every review of a short movie, I ask the same question: could it be a full movie? The answer is yes, and it could delve into even more emotions and deeper backstories behind the motivation to mentor.
Final Thoughts –Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes is filled with raw emotions and an intense impact.
