BAM! – Movie Review
Director: Jordan Tragash
Writer: Jordan Tragash (Screenplay)
Cast
- Kiyumi Daniel
- Noah Lash
- Tip Sayarath
- Kalil Sims
- Tuxford Turner (Year One)
- Brandon Wright
Plot: The lives of gig economy workers intersect as they try to make ends meet in Chicago. A non binary bike messenger delivers sexy toys, two sisters deliver art, and two roommates sell drugs for their friend while he’s on vacation.
Runtime: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: BAM! Starts as we meet bike delivery person Auggie (Turner). They have hit hard times, leaving in a storage compartment. Elsewhere, Eve (Sayarath) lacks direction in her life. Meanwhile, two brothers Cici (Lash) and Bibi (Sims) are left to run Dee’s (Wright) drug ring.
The lives interweave on a day that changes their lives, testing them and teaching them life lessons. However, the lessons are harsh and they find it difficult to understand the troubles they face.
Verdict on BAM!
BAM! Is a comedy-drama following six people trying to live their lives in a difficult everyday situation. We see people from different backgrounds trying to make ends meet and face challenges in life. They seem lost but need to start finding out what they want from life.
This movie does a great job of showing the character’s lives and how everyone has a story. They cross together well to create the troubles they face and show the ripple effects somebody’s action can have on people’s lives. It proves life is difficult for the younger generation, as they struggle to find their place in the world. This tells important life lessons and shows that people should be treated with respect, no matter what life they choose to live.
Where to Watch
UK digital on 25 November courtesy of Miracle Media.
Final Thoughts –BAM! Is a charming story about understanding what is important in life.
