{"id":3558,"date":"2013-06-21T02:58:35","date_gmt":"2013-06-21T09:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moviesharkdeblore.com\/site\/?p=3558"},"modified":"2014-10-17T05:05:25","modified_gmt":"2014-10-17T12:05:25","slug":"fruitvale-station-laff-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/reviews\/fruitvale-station-laff-review\/","title":{"rendered":"FRUITVALE STATION (LAFF Review)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>By: debbie lynn elias<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-435\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/fruitvale-laff.jpg\" alt=\"FRUITVALE\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/fruitvale-laff.jpg 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/fruitvale-laff-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most of us remember the events that led the news and marred New Year\u2019s Day 2009 when an Oakland BART officer shot and killed Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale Station.\u00a0 A young man who loved his family and friends and was trying to do the right thing by them and accept the responsibilities of adulthood, the unprovoked attack on Oscar was captured on hundreds of cell phones by New Year\u2019s revelers riding the BART at the same time as Oscar.\u00a0 Those images flooded the internet, tv and print news media creating not only a public outcry, but inspiring filmmaker Ryan Coogler to bring us the tapestried emotional portrait, FRUITVALE STATION.<\/p>\n<p>Thought-provoking at its heart, what sets FRUITVALE STATION apart from the news coverage is that Coogler tells Oscar\u2019s story by &#8220;piecing together&#8221; his last day, thus dispelling preconceived notions about the young man.\u00a0 Although hypothetical and going outside the box with supposition as to Oscar\u2019s internal thoughts, Coogler allows the audience to put themselves into Oscar\u2019s situation and mindset.<\/p>\n<p>Concentrating on Oscar\u2019s family and friends and his relationship with them, a beautiful touchstone is laid for every heart as well as extending a seed of hope for those not fortunate enough to have the support system Oscar had.\u00a0 The performances are rock solid and none more than Oscar winner Octavia Spencer who delivers another Oscar-worthy turn as Oscar\u2019s mother.\u00a0 But look no further than Michael B. Jordan for a star turn as Oscar Grant.\u00a0 The supporting cast, including Melonie Diaz, Kevin Durand and Chad Michael Murray is top-notch, with each delivering performances textured with emotion and personality; each resonating with a grounding truth.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the technical aspect of the film, the grain, texture, blend of cell phone videos is seamless and effective. Although editing is slightly uneven with the pacing and at times feel a bit manipulative, certain segments, such as the train station events which were actually shot not only at FRUITVALE STATION but at the exact spot where Oscar Grant was shot, just blow through the roof with excellence. The camera work in the climactic scene is beyond immersive and claustrophobic, making the audience as fearful, uncomfortable and angry as the people on the train.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FRUITVALE STATION is one \u201cmust see\u201d stop for all movie-goers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Written and Directed by Ryan Coogler<\/p>\n<p>Cast:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Michael B. 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