When I saw the trailer I didn't know what to expect with this film. Teyona Taylor appeared to be the lead actress and I was unfamiliar with her work. The only thing I ever seen her in was Coming 2 America which isn't saying much. The plot seems interesting, a young boy is kidnapped by his mother and they go on to live some sense of a normal life maintaining this secret. Most of the cast did a good job especially the actor, Josiah Cross who plays that young child at age 17 years old. As for Teyona I would have preferred a more experienced actress to be honest. She is good a selling the rough exterior a young black woman in that situation would have but when it came time for her to show some vulnerability she just lost me. There were scenes where the other actors seem to be carrying her scenes especially Josiah. Bottom line it was a good movie to watch with a bit of a twist in the end but nothing I can praise. There were missed opportunities as far as the writing goes in my opinion. Pacing kind of slowed a certain parts. Still, glad I saw it for myself. Hopefully Teyona Taylor will get some more roles in the future that can help to expand her range. Don't bite my head off, just giving my take on it.
Review of A Thousand and One
