truthfully, "Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison" isn't quite a slam-dunk. Its tone wobbles, never quite becoming as hilarious or as touching as it hopes, though it does come close
the plot, such as it is, is meandering and the stereotypical humor is been there, done that; It's the directorial debut for Malco; He also wrote the movie, edited it and stars. That work overload is probably why "Tijuana Jackson" the film is so unfocused
profane and often hilarious, this indie comedy's streak of surprising sweetness -- and Jackson's contentious yet supportive relationships with his family and friends -- makes for feel-good laughs
by Jeffrey M. Anderson [San Fransisco Examiner ]
