A praiseworthy film which sets out to show how the power of love can transcend a highly emotively charged existence governed by hate, frustration. bigotry and resentfulness, polarised between black and white communities living at subsistence level. The three principal characters are severely tested in different ways. Worst hit is Mike, a brilliant subtle in depth portrayal by Garrett Hedlund to match his Dean Moriarty in 'On the Road' He has to suffer a transformation where he is assailed and reviled on all sides except in his relationship. His lover Judy is strong enough to be prepared to sacrifice her love if he continues his life of violence - once he has proved his love to be stronger, she commits herself to him come what may. A strong and convincing portrayal from Andrea Riseborough whom I have watched and appreciated as Margaret Thatcher, Wallis Simpson and Stalin's daughter from this amazingly versatile performer. And of course the always excellent Forest Whitaker, who preaches love but organises demonstrations which risk provoking violence, has to prove he really can practice what he preaches. There are no perfect heroes here - just a lesson in how current issues could be addressed if cooler attitudes could prevail.
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