O.G.
6.2
2018
1 hr 53 min
Drama
Louis Menkins is five weeks away from being released after 26 years in prison. He is faced with the decision to put his own release at risk in order to protect a young man named Beecher from growing gang controversies.
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- Cast：
- Jeffrey Wright , Theothus Carter , William Fichtner , Boyd Holbrook , Mare Winningham , David Patrick Kelly , Yul Vazquez
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Reviews
Thanks for the memories!
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It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.
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A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."
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By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
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