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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01/23/09
Black Cloud (2004)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:2
Rotten:5
Average Rating:5.3/10
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... [More]
Starring: Eddie Spears, Russell Means, Julia Jones, Wayne Knight
Director: Ricky Schroder
Reviews for Black Cloud
1 - 8 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
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05/21/05
Top CriticIf 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.
04/06/05
A determinedly old-fashioned boxing/ coming-of -age film, only perfunctorily hitting its marks.
03/17/05
Many cliches and borrowed substitutes for creativity.
03/11/05
Schroder's exceptionally impressive writing and directing debut.
10/01/04
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.
09/30/04
A punch-drunk boxing drama that can't quite connect as it swings for its emotional uppercut.
09/29/04
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