''We Die Young'' is a 2019 American

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directed by Lior Geller, and starring

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, and Elijah Rodriguez.

Summary story

Lucas, a 14-year-old boy inducted into the gang life in

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, is determined that his 10-year-old brother will not follow the same path. When an Afghanistan war veteran comes into the neighborhood, an opportunity arises.

Cast

Reception

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'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. Simon Abrams of '' Roger Ebert.com'' rated it 2 stars, saying "''We Die Young'' follows a poorly defined audience surrogate, one who does what he's told without ever really standing apart from his guardians." James Lindorf of ''Red Carpet Crash'' praised the direction and the performance of lead actor

. John Delia of ''Aced Magazine'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars calling the film “Shocking, violent and emotional…” stating of director Lior Geller's work, “Geller… sets up the audience for a front row seat on a '' Godfather'' resembling movie.” "

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