The read
A Balasaur Score of 50 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, Metacritic 36/100. Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
A raw urban drama about two friends raised on the dangerous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Biggs and Wayne take on the "Shotta" way of life to survive. As young boys, they begin a life of crime, eventually moving to the US where they begin a ruthless climb from the bottom. They remain bound to each other by their shottas loyalty as they aggressively take control of the Jamaican underworld.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic36/100
Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
383 audience votes
Key crew
- Adam DoenchDirector
- Lyndale V. PettusDirector
- Cess SilveraDirector
- Cess SilveraScreenplay
Cast
- Ky-Mani MarleyBiggs
- Spragga BenzWayne
- Paul CampbellMad Max
- Louie RankinTeddy Bruckshut
- Wyclef JeanRichie Effs
- Screechie BopGussy
- San SanRaquel
- JabbaDangles
- AssassinBlacka
- BeastSealy
- Fabien DominiqueAbbey
- J.R. SilveraYoung Biggs
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Themes
street gangcrime bosspolice chasegang violenceyardiejamaican posse