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Black Cloud (2004)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:2

Rotten:5

Average Rating:5.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: This coming-of-age tale from writer, director, and star Ricky Schroder (THE CHAMP, SILVER SPOONS), features a young Native American boxer (Eddie Spears) who must use his talents against a savage... This coming-of-age tale from writer, director, and star Ricky Schroder (THE CHAMP, SILVER SPOONS), features a young Native American boxer (Eddie Spears) who must use his talents against a savage cowboy (Schroder) who wants to steal his girlfriend and his pride. [More]

Starring: Eddie Spears, Russell Means, Julia Jones, Wayne Knight

Starring: Eddie Spears, Russell Means, Julia Jones, Wayne Knight, Peter Greene, Nathaniel Arcand, Tim McGraw, Branscombe Richmond

Director: Ricky Schroder

Director: Ricky Schroder
Screenwriter: Ricky Schroder
Producer: Rick Schroder, David Moore, Karen Beninati

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An engaging and entertaining story about a young Navajo burdened by demons about his single white ancestor, and has a chip on his shoulder

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Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
05/21/05
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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If he can refine his writing and keep his heart in the right place, Schroder's next movie might offer the impact that 'Black Cloud' is missing.

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04/06/05
Dan Lybarger
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A determinedly old-fashioned boxing/ coming-of -age film, only perfunctorily hitting its marks.

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03/17/05
Ernest Hardy
Ernest Hardy
L.A. Weekly

Many cliches and borrowed substitutes for creativity.

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03/11/05
Janice Page
Janice Page
Boston Globe

Schroder's exceptionally impressive writing and directing debut.

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10/01/04
Wade Major
Wade Major
Boxoffice Magazine

In drawing on hackneyed plot devices from both sports movies and films about Native Americans, Schroder essentially has created an extended version of Walker, Texas Ranger without the intellectual dialogue or, sadly, Chuck Norris.

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09/30/04
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic

A punch-drunk boxing drama that can't quite connect as it swings for its emotional uppercut.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment 1 Comment
09/29/04
Phil Villarreal
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star
 
 
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