Ghett'a Life Review

1. Who was your favorite character (s) from the film? Why?

I would say that Derrick is my favorite character. I think that they made him a likeable guy, the performance of Kevoy Burton is on point. You can feel everything about the passion, even though the place to practice is on the opposite party's place. I think that he is relatable trying to be like his role model and wants to become the very best (in the fighting scene).

2. How does the film compare to the other Jamaican films from the 70s? (Besides visual effects, think about the plot and character development).

This one might be kinda tricky. I was surprised that this wasn't an old film. The main problem with them I think is how the direction of the films went. I think that they achieve a point trying to show what reality was and is like. But I think that in this case they went all in with the plot (at least to get a better grasp on what's going on). While in the old movies they tried to make a good story telling that didn't work (I'm looking at you , Rockers). 
Also, the characters now are more deep, they have their personal struggles that they have to overcome by themselves (obviously, society is a problem too, but that's not the main focus as in other films).

3. How are woman portrayed in this film? Is it a little or big advancement compared to the films from the 1970's?

I think that the main difference is that they are not treated anymore as an object or just a supportive character or love interest for the protagonist, and that's good , or at least that's the case of Dawn Thompson. I would say that it makes a little difference, but it's something.

You have to be able to make a setting or context without changing much, and that's a bummer, because in this case even if you try to make something really different , people could notice that things might not be as you presented them (if you try to make more powerful women), We already know that Jamaican society is ruled by males so it's pretty difficult to do that in this case. But at least they tried.

This one was my favorite movie (even tho some actors overreacted during some fight scenes)