Stealing Cars (2016)

Such a frustrating disappointment

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Brilliant cast with Emory Cohen, John Leguizamo, Mike Epps, William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, and Heather Lind, who all play key roles in bringing Stealing Cars to life. The plot follows Billy an underrated intelligent teenage boy and his life at the Bernville Camp For Boys. Throughout the film, Billy is faced with a series of challenges such as his ability to lead and his accept his past and himself. The film illuminates the lifestyle that teenagers are exposed to when living in a corrupt juvenile prison system and how support networks can be very crucial. Although Stealing Cars does not have much to do with the title, the film illustrates something deeper and more meaningful that is powerfully illustrated and beautifully portrayed through the sophistication of Billy's mind. The production itself is outstanding as each location contributes to setting the mood for the audience. In addition the chemistry between Cohen and his fellow co-stars demonstrate passion and intensity that is very present throughout the film.

Not the space it plays in, but the script that is. It's a really decent effort into crime territory, though mostly played in a "restricted" area (to put it mildly). If you know more about the story, than you know what I mean, otherwise be surprised if you want to, where this is going (with or without stolen cars).This is definitely not another Gone in 60 seconds, it's much more of a drama and the stellar cast gives it more than a bit of gravitas. I'd argue they were drawn into the project by a very neat script. If all translated onto the screen, is something you have to decide for yourself. Does it have faults and flaws? The answer is yes, so do the characters in it, but that's what could be described as the extra something that keeps this ... driving

Some sluggish direction and pacing rob Stealing Cars of being a really great film about juvenile crime and incarceration. Stealing Cars is in a tradition of films like this that go back to James Cagney's Mayor In Hell.Emory Cohen is our brilliant protagonist in the sense of one high IQ. Yet he's in the Bernwood Correctional Facility for a tragic mistake that has made him forgot to care about anything. His role model seems to be Paul Newman from Cool Hand Luke.Besides Cohen the acting honors go to John Leguizamo as the warden of the place. Is scene with Cohen where Cohen finally breaks down and we learn the reason for his cynicism is brilliant. But we also learn that Leguizamo has his own agenda and it's not a healthy one.I'm agreeing with another reviewer that the characters besides these two have no real depth as written and no great direction to make them come to life. Still Stealings Cars is a worthwhile film to watch.

Saw this April 1 and there is no April Fools' about the content and acting of this intense film. There are too many young people dropped into badly regulated programs for young offenders. This film delves into that world and with a startlingly strong performance from Emory Cohen and strong performances from other more prominent actors, such as John Leguizamo, Mike Epps, Felicity Huffman, Heather Lind and William H. Macy provide a view of this dark world and how it fails our young. Especially those with spirit and talent. Other actors who shine in this film are Leopold Manswell, Jeff Lima and Paul Sparks.Hope you get a chance to see it and thanks to the entire production group, writers and crew for getting it made and to Director Bradley Kaplan for bringing it to life.