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White Boy Rick
2018 111 min United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Crime, Drama
Director: Yann Demange
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Description
The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
Budget:
$29M
US Gross:
$24.01M
Worldwide:
$25.96M
Starring
Matthew McConaughey
Actor
Richie Merritt
Actor
Bel Powley
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
White Boy Rick is a polarizing crime drama that blends social commentary on 1980s Detroit with the tragic true story of an FBI informant. While the film captures a bleak atmosphere, it is frequently criticized for a thin, disjointed script and an uneven narrative pace.
| Acting | Matthew McConaughey delivers a committed, high-energy performance that provides a necessary anchor for the film's weaker elements. | |
| Production | The film effectively constructs an oppressive, hyper-realistic atmosphere that reflects the decay and hopelessness of 1980s Detroit. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely viewed as thin, underdeveloped, and overly reliant on crime genre cliches. | |
| Acting | Richie Merritt's debut performance divides opinion between those who appreciate his restrained, raw realism and those who find his portrayal flat and wooden. | |
| Pacing | The three-act structure is inconsistent; while some find the opening act engaging, the narrative often loses momentum and descends into monotony. |