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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... 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 cowboy (Schroder) who wants to steal his girlfriend and his pride. [More]

Starring: Eddie Spears, Russell Means, Julia Jones, Wayne Knight

Starring: Eddie Spears, Russell Means, Julia Jones, Wayne Knight, Peter Greene, Nathaniel Arcand, Tim McGraw, Branscombe Richmond

Director: Ricky Schroder

Director: Ricky Schroder
Screenwriter: Ricky Schroder
Producer: Rick Schroder, David Moore, Karen Beninati

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Jun 7, 2005

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  • An inspirational story about a young Native American boxer who overcomes challenges as he fights his way to a spot on the US Olympic boxing team.
  • Source: Warner Home Video
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    An engaging and entertaining story about a young Navajo burdened by demons about his single white ancestor, and has a chip on his shoulder

    Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
    01/23/09
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    05/21/05
    Kevin Thomas
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    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.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    04/06/05
    Dan Lybarger
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    A determinedly old-fashioned boxing/ coming-of -age film, only perfunctorily hitting its marks.

    Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
    03/17/05
    Ernest Hardy
    Ernest Hardy
    L.A. Weekly

    Many cliches and borrowed substitutes for creativity.

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    03/11/05
    Janice Page
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    Schroder's exceptionally impressive writing and directing debut.

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    10/01/04
    Wade Major
    Wade Major
    Boxoffice Magazine

    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.

    Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
    09/30/04
    Bill Muller
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    A punch-drunk boxing drama that can't quite connect as it swings for its emotional uppercut.

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    09/29/04
    Phil Villarreal
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