A determinedly old-fashioned boxing/ coming-of -age film, only perfunctorily hitting its marks.
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03/17/05
Black Cloud (2004)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:2
Rotten:5
Average Rating:5.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins
Genre: Dramas
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
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Reviews for Black Cloud
1 - 8 (sorted by critic A-Z)
If 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
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
Top CriticMany cliches and borrowed substitutes for creativity.
03/11/05
Top CriticAn engaging and entertaining story about a young Navajo burdened by demons about his single white ancestor, and has a chip on his shoulder
01/23/09
A punch-drunk boxing drama that can't quite connect as it swings for its emotional uppercut.
09/29/04
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