Script rushes characters and plot setup in hot and fast. That being said, there is no real "plot" at all ever established in the truest sense, more just a situation which itself is rather ridiculous. The main character has no arc of growth in which he's evolving as a person and the "secret" referenced in the title doesn't seem to even exist. The dramatic moments are unconvincing and the random comic moments don't work much on the humor level. The director isn't too skilled at establishing tone in scenes and the pace of the overall film lulls at times because of the fact. The flashback sequences are rather distracting and seem to be just there to fill time which could have been used telling narrative and diving in depth of characters. Glynn Turman is the sole highlight on the acting side of things, which is otherwise below average across the board. The camerawork and visual editing was nothing special but not bad for a production at this level. Sound editing decent. With films such as this, the intended good messages too often get lost to the bad execution of the filmmaking process itself. This project is no exception to the rule. Not recommended for serious fans of good storytelling or character driven narratives.
