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Never heard of this film and it seems few others have as well given the lack of reviews here on imdb. Which is a shame because this little film about redemption after a lifetime of crime is worth a viewing. Populated with actors I have never seen before, everyone comes through with taut, genuine feeling performances, backed up by dialog that feels real as well.

This is no over the top cartoon movie about dangerous people doing dangerous things with cheesy dialog and Fast & Furious fantasy stunts.

Garland Scott turns in a very strong performance as a recently released felon who makes a deal with the authorities, snitching on his former criminal associates in return for early release and a new identity. But Scott's character has a deep sense of devotion to the wife and child he left behind and he risks it all to go back to his old neighborhood to reunite with his family, all the while being hunted by those whom he betrayed. Scott plays the strong, silent type throughout, capable of instant violence yet tempered by a still decent heart.

As I mentioned in the title, this film to me does have some similarities with the excellent Ghost Dog Way Of The Samurai which featured the breakout performance by the great Forrest Whitaker. Both films are quiet films, avoiding excessive music and score accompaniment which actually lets the actors and movie breathe a bit.

Technically, the film is similarly low key, shot with competence instead of cinematic trickery.

The film is far from perfect. But what is there is an old story competently executed and definitely worthy of a viewing.

I give it strong 7.

"The Ghost Who Walks" is a crime drama film that follows a recently released convict named Nolan, who is on a mission to find his daughter and escape the clutches of a ruthless crime boss. The story unfolds as Nolan navigates through the dangerous underworld, facing numerous challenges and encounters along the way.

In my personal opinion, I found "The Ghost Who Walks" to be a disappointing movie. There were several reasons for this. Firstly, the plot felt disjointed and lacked cohesion, making it difficult to follow and invest in the characters' journeys. Additionally, the pacing of the film was uneven, with moments of intense action followed by lengthy periods of slow development.

Furthermore, the film failed to deliver on its promise of being a gripping crime drama. The character development was shallow, and the performances felt lackluster, failing to evoke any deep emotional connection. The dialogue, at times, felt forced and unnatural, further detracting from the overall viewing experience.

Visually, the cinematography and production design were average, failing to create a captivating atmosphere or draw the audience into the world of the movie. The action sequences lacked excitement and failed to leave a lasting impression.

To sum it up, "The Ghost Who Walks" fell short in several aspects, including its plot, character development, performances, and overall execution. It didn't live up to its potential as a compelling crime drama, making it a disappointing viewing experience.

I was pulled in by the title and the picture I saw on Netflix, but the acting, directing, cinematography, lighting, and story kept me here. A blue tinted look at a cold city story about a man, Nolan, recently released from prison who snitched to get himself out. He wants to find his daughter, Amy, and the woman he loves, Lena, but having snitched complicates things. Lena is with the man who wants him dead to give their daughter a better life and Nolan has a hard time holding onto people who can help him.The ending is open ended enough that we can get hit hard by a sad reality or hope for a sequel.

I loved the film. It's powerful and a showcase of talen that mainstream Hollywood is missing out on, like the actress who played the older woman, Dunya, Garland Scott as Nolan, the character actor that is Frank Mosley as Stitches, the actresses who played the sex workers beacause they show what a lack of father can do to you (although, I realize not all sex workers may feel unwanted), all the guys who played the henchmen gangsters (the oder white guy who tried to warn Nolan felt so real and it was hard to tell whose side he was on) who got me worried for Nolan's life, Monty's actor who made this dirty money man feel real, the little actress who plays Amy who made every scene so cute and heartbreaking, and the woman who played Lena so well I wondered if she was good but it became so easy to connect with her choices through this actress.

Also, the others, like pops, the taxi driver, the friends of Nolan's in the store, the waitress, and the rest of them helped give the movie a memorable and enjoyable feel.