while it lands softly, "Shot" remains vital for as long as it can, making a smart creative move to avoid speeches and melodrama, highlighting the true mental and physical toll of gun violence, stripped of all glamour and most political commentary
despite flashes of brilliance, strong performances and innovative camera techniques, the film never rises above the schmaltz of an after-school special. Kagan doesn't seem to trust his actors - or, for that matter, his audience
by Brian Orndorf [Blu-ray.com ]
by Alan Zilberman [Washington Post ]
