A young man's attempt to break out of a cycle of violence. When country-girl Tia comes to stay with her cousin in the city, little does she realise that her naivety will disturb the delicate balance of cousin Davina and her group of friends. Read more …
Living the good life on a career of crime, Davina's friend Tyson struggles to be a parent to his teenage sister Nyla. Getting to know Tia allows Tyson to see a way out of his violent life. But Tia's blossoming romance is a consequence that Davina had not envisaged, and Davina begins to plot a terrible revenge.
Anuva barrel of ’hood clichés it might be, but the sharp cast and snappy script (by Chin and co-star Michael Maris) make it fresher and funnier than it sounds.
It doesn't quite come together, yet there's some rough'n'ready force.
Preachy and cliched, Victim has some merit in the bantering dialogue and fresh, appealing performances but all the good intentions don’t necessarily add up to a good film.
It begins quite promisingly before succumbing to earnest sloganeering on victimhood and the cliché of a crim's one last job before going straight.
Despite some major character flaws, a strong young cast and even stronger message are enough to raise Victim beyond expectation.
The set-ups are familiar, the characters well worn and the film-makers' message (we are all victims) writ cornily large. But co-writer Chin is an imposing screen presence of whom we may expect more in future.
General release. Check local listings for show times.