Film Review – Oscar Shaw

Viewers are used to seeing actor Michael Jai White in action film roles. He’s been in the business for quite some time, frequently gravitating to parts that emphasize his martial art skills and his obvious desire to develop an intimidating screen presence. “Oscar Shaw” is White’s latest effort, and, surprisingly, there really isn’t much brutality in the feature, offering the star a shot at displaying more range than what’s usually asked of him. The screenplay (by Don Roff) has something different in mind when it comes to the ways of criminal life in the big city, periodically focusing on the devastating effects of violence and crime, endeavoring to add bits of social commentary to the usual in cops vs. bad guys. “Oscar Shaw” is concerned about the way of the world, but sincerity is stuck in a largely inert mystery, limiting the potency of its messages as dramatic momentum never takes command of the picture. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com