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praised the film's visuals, makeup, costumes and soundtrack that "immediately immerse the audience in the look and feel of late 80s Oakland." She also wrote positively about "the magnetic performances by its all star cast", in particular of Pascal's. However, she criticized the narrative, writing
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that it "struggles to weave these stories into a satisfying whole and without these talented players embracing the commitment required, the film would crumble under its own ambition."
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The film depicts four interconnected stories taking place at real locations and during real historical events in 1987
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were among the cast announced for the film, which also included multiple notable figures from the Oakland area.
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Filming began on November 14, 2022 and wrapped on January 12, 2023 in Oakland, with production taking place on
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is a vibrantly well-acted period piece that makes up in style what it lacks in narrative substance." On
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would be writing and directing the film. It is based on Fleck's memories of growing up in
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in the 1980s, and be a celebration of the city's culture. Oakland musician
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being shot in Oakland through January; Film sets impact small businesses"
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had distribution rights to the film following their acquisition of
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D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 6, 2023).
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Index

Anna Boden
Ryan Fleck

Pedro Pascal
Jay Ellis
Normani
Dominique Thorne
Ben Mendelsohn
Jack Champion
Angus Cloud
Keir Gilchrist
Too Short
Raphael Saadiq
eOne Films
Lionsgate
Sundance
action comedy film
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Pedro Pascal
Ben Mendelsohn
Jay Ellis
Dominique Thorne
Normani
Jack Champion
Angus Cloud
Oakland, California
Pedro Pascal
Jay Ellis
Sleepy Floyd
Normani
Dominique Thorne
Ben Mendelsohn

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