
In the wake of his older brother's death, 13-year-old Dayveon spends the sweltering summer days roaming his rural Arkansas town. When he falls in with a local gang, he becomes drawn to the camaraderie and violence of their world.... (Full plot summary below)
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In the wake of his older brother's death, 13-year-old Dayveon spends the sweltering summer days roaming his rural Arkansas town. When he falls in with a local gang, he becomes drawn to the camaraderie and violence of their world.
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| Consequence of SoundDominick MayerDayveon's muted, largely allusive storytelling takes a backseat to tone and place throughout, and Abbasi demonstrates an assured command of both. |
| Shadow and ActAustin WilliamsThis film is a valuable piece of storytelling, transcribing pivotal moments in the lives of many of our boys. |
| New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe diffuse filmmaking style muffles the story’s power. |
| Shockya.comHarvey S. KartenA coming of age tale of a 13-year-old African American living in rural Arkansas that captures the boy's heartaches and urges, though English subtitles would make the picture more accessible. |
| Screen InternationalAllan HunterAbbasi fights against ... cliches with an atmospheric, immersive evocation of rural Arkansas and an emphasis on closely observed lives rather than narrative drive. |
| Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlAmman Abbasi’s lush and tender here’s-what-life’s-like debut, Dayveon, captures, in scenes of pained beauty, an adolescent wanderlust that Abbasi’s camera just seems to be observing. |
| RogerEbert.comNick AllenDayveon stands out with its vision, regional flavor and overall personality. |
| The Pop BreakMarisa CarpicoLuckily, Dayveon is worth every penny. Quiet and powerful, it's a film that takes a familiar story and makes it feel new. So, take the risk. You won't regret it. |
| The PlaylistKevin JagernauthWhile the surface glance of the film does feature a standard array of American indie signifiers, it’s worth emphasizing again that Abbasi’s voice is distinct, and is sure to become more sharply defined as his career evolves. |
| The A.V. ClubJesse HassengerBy displacing some familiar gang-movie dynamics into an environment less often glimpsed on film, Abbasi stays true to the offbeat heart of his influences. The strength of his work here indicates an even more distinct voice might yet emerge. |