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  • Summary: In the harsh streets of Philadelphia, the lives of strangers intersect in a bold and moving semi-autobiographical tale that crosscuts between the many people (adults, teenagers, and children alike) who struggle in the face of poverty, drugs and the human connection. (Peace Arch Entertainment)
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Reviewed by: John DeFore
    70
    Webber's way with his young cast is as unforced as the movie itself, which easily could have been overwrought and maudlin but is instead oddly affirming.
  2. Reviewed by: Aaron Hillis
    60
    A tender ensemble slice of inner-city Philly life.
  3. The lack of subtlety indicates that this is a first film, but the passion and insights are strong enough to make you wonder what he'll (Webber) do next.
  4. 60
    As a look at the disenfranchised of America, Explicit Ills could use some work. As a debut, however, it's quite promising. I'm looking forward to seeing what Webber comes up with next.

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  1. JayH.
    5
    Well acted but the movie is far from exciting and for me it moved along at a snails pace. The Philadelphia setting added nothing to the film. Fair at best. Expand

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